How far is Holly Springs, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Holly Springs, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
99.57 mi
01h 41m
Flight
84.84 mi
136.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.84 mi
Kilometers
136.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.57 mi
Kilometers
160.24 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Sun, May 31, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Holly Springs
Sun, May 31, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Springs
2026-05-31T01:39
Arrive Winston-Salem
Sun, May 31, 3:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Springs
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
Staley
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Holly Springs
49.8 mi
00h 50m
To Winston-Salem
49.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Williams Street

    1406 ft · 31 sec · East Williams Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Smithfield Road

    2261 ft · 57 sec · Old Smithfield Road

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1720 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll West

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Triangle Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1902 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    1943 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    25.5 mi · 31 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Springs 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
21 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
32.6 mi · 33%
Isaac Brooks Highway
25.5 mi · 26%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 13%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 12%
I 40 West
5.81 mi · 6%
Triangle Expressway
5.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

32 mi · 00h 42m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Staley
00h 50m from Holly Springs
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holly Springs and Partly Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly Springs to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Staley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Holly Springs and 49.8 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holly Springs and Partly Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Staley

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

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

RAIL

Burlington

35 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

45 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

62 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Springs and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 84.84 mi (136.53 km).

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#1 Holly Springs

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population31,377
Coordinates35.6512700, -78.8336200
Altitude134
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: North Main Street (-78.833623, 35.651245)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $13.90
Round trip
$27.81
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.90 $27.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.55 $31.09
Premium $4.78 $16.77 $33.54
Diesel $5.62 $19.74 $39.48

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Springs and Winston-Salem. The current time is 01:39:06.

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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.