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

The driving distance from Midway, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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
11.78 mi
00h 15m
Flight
10.22 mi
16.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.22 mi
Kilometers
16.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.78 mi
Kilometers
18.96 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Mon, May 4, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Midway
Mon, May 4, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-05-04T23:04
Arrive Winston-Salem
Mon, May 4, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Midway
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
Wallburg
NC

Human settlement in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Midway
5.9 mi
00h 07m
To Winston-Salem
5.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old US Hwy 52

    1 mi · 2 min · Old US Hwy 52

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hickory Tree Road

    1635 ft · 37 sec · Hickory Tree Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    891 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway

    975 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    2199 ft · 34 sec · Salem Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hickory Tree Road
9.49 mi · 81%
Old US Hwy 52
1.03 mi · 9%
Salem Parkway
0.42 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.41 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.22 mi · 2%
US 158 West
0.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hickory Tree Road

Merge slight left

9.01 mi · 00h 11m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallburg
00h 07m from Midway
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midway and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Wallburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Midway and 5.9 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wallburg

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

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

BUS

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

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

High Point

13 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

13 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

Lexington

23 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 10.22 mi (16.45 km).

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#1 Midway

Incorporated town in Davidson County

Population4,742
Coordinates35.9534700, -80.2181000
Altitude275
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: Old US Hwy 52 (-80.218179, 35.953486)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.57 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.25
0.82 gal · 3.14 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.62 $3.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.82 $3.63
Premium $4.78 $1.96 $3.92
Diesel $5.62 $2.31 $4.61

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway and Winston-Salem. The current time is 23:04:46.

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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.