How far is Flat Rock, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Flat Rock, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.9 mi
00h 42m
Flight
33.78 mi
54.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.78 mi
Kilometers
54.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.9 mi
Kilometers
61 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Fri, Apr 17, 2:45 PM EDT
Return by in Flat Rock
Fri, Apr 17, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flat Rock
2026-04-17T14:02
Arrive Winston-Salem
Fri, Apr 17, 2:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Flat Rock
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
King
NC

City in North Carolina

From Flat Rock
19.3 mi
00h 21m
To Winston-Salem
18.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flat Rock and Winston-Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flat Rock and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Renfro Street

    3280 ft · 2 min · South Renfro Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Andy Griffith Parkway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · South Andy Griffith Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on John Gold Memorial Expressway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 311 North: Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Downtown

    1038 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Research Parkway

    1744 ft · 33 sec · North Research Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    1913 ft · 50 sec · East 5th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    20 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flat Rock and Winston-Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Andy Griffith Parkway
23.3 mi · 61%
John Gold Memorial Expressway
9.23 mi · 24%
East Pine Street
2.36 mi · 6%
South Main Street
2.28 mi · 6%
South Renfro Street
0.62 mi · 2%
East 5th Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Andy Griffith Parkway

Turn left onto South Andy Griffith Parkway

23.3 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King
00h 21m from Flat Rock
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Flat Rock and Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flat Rock to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

King is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Flat Rock and 18.6 miles from Winston-Salem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Flat Rock and Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near King

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around King, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King.

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

23 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

25 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

High Point

48 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

52 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flat Rock and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 33.78 mi (54.36 km).

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#1 Flat Rock

Township in Surry County, North Carolina

Population1,556
Coordinates36.5123600, -80.5697800
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Winston-Salem

#2 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pine Street (-80.569737, 36.512277)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.31
Round trip
$10.62
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.31 $10.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.93 $11.87
Premium $4.78 $6.40 $12.81
Diesel $5.62 $7.54 $15.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Flat Rock and Winston-Salem. The current time is 14:02:54.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.