How far is Franklinville, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Franklinville, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.28 mi
00h 56m
Flight
39.49 mi
63.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.49 mi
Kilometers
63.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.28 mi
Kilometers
82.52 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Mon, Apr 20, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Franklinville
Mon, Apr 20, 3:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklinville
2026-04-20T01:58
Arrive Winston-Salem
Mon, Apr 20, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklinville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Archdale
NC

City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States

From Franklinville
25.6 mi
00h 28m
To Winston-Salem
25.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklinville and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    53 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1324 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Andrew Hunter Road

    2272 ft · 1 min · Andrew Hunter Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pleasant Cross Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Cross Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Richard K. Pugh Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Presnell Street

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Presnell Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem

    31.3 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Mount Airy

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway

    975 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    2199 ft · 34 sec · Salem Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklinville 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
31.3 mi · 61%
East Presnell Street
8.15 mi · 16%
I 40 West
2.96 mi · 6%
Richard K. Pugh Highway
2.3 mi · 4%
John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.09 mi · 4%
Pleasant Cross Road
2.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem

31.3 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Archdale
00h 28m from Franklinville
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Franklinville 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 Franklinville to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Archdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Franklinville and 25.7 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklinville and Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Archdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Archdale, 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 Archdale.

RAIL

High Point

6 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

21 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Lexington

27 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

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

30 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklinville and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 39.49 mi (63.55 km).

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#1 Franklinville

Township in Randolph County, North Carolina

Population1,213
Coordinates35.7437500, -79.6922500
Altitude143
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: (-79.692105, 35.743842)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.85 L · about $7.17
Round trip
$14.34
3.62 gal · 13.7 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.17 $14.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.02 $16.03
Premium $4.78 $8.65 $17.30
Diesel $5.62 $10.18 $20.36

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklinville and Winston-Salem. The current time is 01:58:24.

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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.