How far is Moravian Falls, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Moravian Falls, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
57.24 mi
00h 56m
Flight
52.37 mi
84.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.37 mi
Kilometers
84.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.24 mi
Kilometers
92.12 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Fri, Apr 17, 4:34 PM EDT
Return by in Moravian Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 5:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moravian Falls
2026-04-17T15:37
Arrive Winston-Salem
Fri, Apr 17, 4:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moravian Falls
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
Yadkinville
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Moravian Falls
28.6 mi
00h 28m
To Winston-Salem
28.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moravian Falls and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Moravian Falls Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moravian Falls Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  5. 5

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

    582 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on High Street Southwest

    140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cherry Street South

    1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1314 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moravian Falls 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Moravian Falls Road
55.6 mi · 97%
North Main Street
0.25 mi
Cherry Street South
0.23 mi
West 2nd Street
0.17 mi
Marshall Street
0.11 mi
High Street Southwest
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Moravian Falls Road

Merge slight left

53.1 mi · 01h 02m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yadkinville
00h 28m from Moravian Falls
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moravian Falls 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 Moravian Falls to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Yadkinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Moravian Falls and 28.6 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.00 one way or $16.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yadkinville

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

37 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

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

Lexington

51 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

54 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moravian Falls and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 52.37 mi (84.28 km).

Moravian Falls

#1 Moravian Falls

Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Population1,901
Coordinates36.0968000, -81.1823100
Altitude364
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: Moravian Falls Road (-81.182325, 36.096804)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $8.00
Round trip
$16.00
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.00 $16.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.95 $17.89
Premium $4.78 $9.65 $19.30
Diesel $5.62 $11.36 $22.72

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Moravian Falls and Winston-Salem. The current time is 15:37:34.

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.