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

The driving distance from Longview, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
75.09 mi
01h 15m
Flight
68.7 mi
110.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.7 mi
Kilometers
110.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.09 mi
Kilometers
120.85 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Sat, May 30, 4:25 AM EDT
Return by in Longview
Sat, May 30, 5:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longview
2026-05-30T03:10
Arrive Winston-Salem
Sat, May 30, 4:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longview
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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Longview
36.6 mi
00h 37m
To Winston-Salem
38.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Southwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Tate Boulevard Southeast

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Tate Boulevard Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway

    2800 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street

    582 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on High Street Southwest

    140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cherry Street South

    1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1314 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
64 mi · 85%
Salem Parkway
4.67 mi · 6%
2nd Avenue Southwest
2.21 mi · 3%
1st Avenue Southwest
0.9 mi · 1%
US 421 South
0.53 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

Merge slight left

62.3 mi · 01h 10m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 37m from Longview
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Longview 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 Longview to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Longview and 38.5 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longview and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 68.7 mi (110.56 km).

Longview

#1 Longview

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,871
Coordinates35.7293000, -81.3834200
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: 1st Avenue Southwest (-81.383422, 35.729409)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$20.99
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.50 $20.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.74 $23.47
Premium $4.78 $12.66 $25.32
Diesel $5.62 $14.90 $29.81

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Longview and Winston-Salem. The current time is 03:10:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.