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

The driving distance from Garner, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 110 miles (177 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.98 mi
01h 49m
Flight
95.09 mi
153.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.09 mi
Kilometers
153.04 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.98 mi
Kilometers
177 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in Garner
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garner
2026-04-23T04:17
Arrive Winston-Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garner
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
Mebane
NC

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States

From Garner
54.7 mi
00h 54m
To Winston-Salem
55.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Benson Road

    8 m · 8 sec · Benson Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Garner Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Garner Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rush Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rush Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ileagnes Road

    813 ft · 24 sec · Ileagnes Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Saunders Street

    3253 ft · 1 min · South Saunders Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward I 40 West, US 64 West: Durham

    1586 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway

    67 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garner 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K Moore Freeway
90 mi · 82%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 12%
West Garner Road
2.42 mi · 2%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
1.09 mi · 1%
Rush Street
0.94 mi · 1%
South Saunders Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dan K Moore Freeway

Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway

67 mi · 01h 17m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mebane
00h 54m from Garner
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Garner 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 Garner to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 110 miles (177 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Mebane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Garner and 55.3 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.37 one way or $30.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mebane

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mebane and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Burlington

15 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

34 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

51 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garner and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 95.09 mi (153.04 km).

Garner

#1 Garner

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population32,180
Coordinates35.7112600, -78.6141700
Altitude110
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: Benson Road (-78.614137, 35.711253)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.69 L · about $15.37
Round trip
$30.74
7.76 gal · 29.38 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.37 $30.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.18 $34.37
Premium $4.78 $18.54 $37.08
Diesel $5.62 $21.82 $43.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Garner and Winston-Salem. The current time is 04:17:33.

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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.