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

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.99 mi
00h 27m
Flight
20.48 mi
32.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.48 mi
Kilometers
32.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.99 mi
Kilometers
35.39 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Thu, Oct 15, 8:24 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Thu, Oct 15, 8:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-10-15T19:56
Arrive Winston-Salem
Thu, Oct 15, 8:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maine
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Clemmons
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Maine
11 mi
00h 13m
To Winston-Salem
11 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 3 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    61 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Farmington Road

    1344 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

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

    2800 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

  10. 10

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

    582 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on High Street Southwest

    140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cherry Street South

    1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1314 ft · 26 sec · North 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 Maine and Winston-Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farmington Road
14.1 mi · 64%
Salem Parkway
4.67 mi · 21%
US 421 South
0.53 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Cherry Street South
0.23 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Farmington Road

Merge slight left

13.6 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clemmons
00h 13m from Maine
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine 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 Maine to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clemmons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Maine and 11 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clemmons

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

15 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

16 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Lexington

25 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

35 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 20.48 mi (32.96 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
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: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.94 L · about $2.93
Round trip
$5.86
1.56 gal · 5.88 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $2.93 $5.86
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.30 $6.60
Premium $4.63 $3.61 $7.22
Diesel $5.72 $4.46 $8.92

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Winston-Salem. The current time is 19:56:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.