How far is Mount Airy, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Mount Airy, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Drizzle then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Airy and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Airy and Winston-Salem.
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Start on West Pine Street
21 m · 5 sec · West Pine Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Andy Griffith Parkway
23.3 mi · 26 min · South Andy Griffith Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on John Gold Memorial Expressway
9.2 mi · 11 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 311 North: Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Downtown
1038 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on North Research Parkway
1744 ft · 35 sec · North Research Parkway
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1913 ft · 50 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
20 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Airy and Winston-Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Andy Griffith Parkway
Turn left onto South Andy Griffith Parkway
23.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Drizzle then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Airy and Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Mount Airy to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
King is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Mount Airy and 18.5 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Airy and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near King
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Airy and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 34.21 mi (55.06 km).
#1 Mount Airy
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 10,175 |
| Coordinates | 36.4993000, -80.6072900 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winston-Salem
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
| Population | 248,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.0998600, -80.2442200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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