How far is Mount Gilead, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Mount Gilead, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Gilead and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Gilead and Winston-Salem.
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Start on West Allenton Street
27 m · 12 sec · West Allenton Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto River Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · River Road
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Turn straight
26.8 mi · 38 min
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Take the ramp slight right
528 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 8: Winston-Salem, Lexington
1272 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Winston Road
1 km · 1 min · Winston Road
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Continue on Old US Hwy 52
1.9 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 52
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Take the ramp right
16.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway
975 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
2199 ft · 34 sec · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
2161 ft · 44 sec · South 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 Gilead and Winston-Salem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
26.8 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mount Gilead 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 Mount Gilead to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Mount Gilead and 36.1 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Gilead and Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
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 Denton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Gilead and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 62.63 mi (100.8 km).
#1 Mount Gilead
Township in Montgomery County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,180 |
| Coordinates | 35.2148700, -80.0022800 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
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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