How far is Long View, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Long View, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 185 miles (297.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.98 mi
03h 17m
Flight
160.82 mi
258.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.82 mi
Kilometers
258.81 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.98 mi
Kilometers
297.7 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Fri, May 22, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Long View
Fri, May 22, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long View
2026-05-21T20:45
Arrive Winston-Salem
Fri, May 22, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long View
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sanford
NC

City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Long View
92.4 mi
01h 38m
To Winston-Salem
92.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long View and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    22 mi · 31 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Cedar Creek Road

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Cedar Creek Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Rowan Street

    1 km · 1 min · Rowan Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  14. 14

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

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  18. 18

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

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long View and Winston-Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 23%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 11%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 7%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 7%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 6%
Cedar Creek Road
10.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

43.4 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
160.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
01h 38m from Long View
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Long View and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long View to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 185 miles (297.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Long View and 92.6 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.87 one way or $51.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Long View and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long View and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 160.82 mi (258.81 km).

Long View

#1 Long View

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,951
Coordinates34.4751700, -78.2022200
Altitude2
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: NC 11 (-78.201341, 34.474104)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.71 L · about $25.87
Round trip
$51.73
13.06 gal · 49.42 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.87 $51.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.92 $57.84
Premium $4.78 $31.20 $62.40
Diesel $5.62 $36.72 $73.45

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Long View and Winston-Salem. The current time is 20:45:44.

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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.