How far is Mountain View, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Mountain View, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.3 mi
01h 12m
Flight
69.23 mi
111.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.23 mi
Kilometers
111.41 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.3 mi
Kilometers
117.96 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Tue, Nov 10, 7:01 PM EST
Return by in Mountain View
Tue, Nov 10, 8:14 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain View
2026-11-10T17:48
Arrive Winston-Salem
Tue, Nov 10, 7:01 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain View
9:30 PM EST
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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Mountain View
36.6 mi
00h 36m
To Winston-Salem
36.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain View and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodridge Circle

    49 m · 9 sec · Woodridge Circle

  2. 2

    Continue on Woodridge Circle

    140 m · 17 sec · Woodridge Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodridge Drive

    706 ft · 27 sec · Woodridge Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1455 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2355 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Statesville, Asheville

    911 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Statesville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    64 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

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

    2800 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

  12. 12

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

    582 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on High Street Southwest

    140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cherry Street South

    1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1314 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain View and Winston-Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
64.8 mi · 88%
Salem Parkway
4.67 mi · 6%
Woodridge Drive
0.86 mi · 1%
US 421 South
0.53 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.25 mi
Cherry Street South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

64 mi · 01h 12m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 36m from Mountain View
Leave By
4:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain View 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 Mountain View to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Mountain View and 36.7 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain View and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 69.23 mi (111.41 km).

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#1 Mountain View

Mountain View is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6831900, -81.3689800
Altitude336
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: Woodridge Circle (-81.369523, 35.6837)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.79 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
5.18 gal · 19.58 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.26 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $3.69 $9.56 $19.12
Premium $4.13 $10.69 $21.38
Diesel $5.42 $14.04 $28.08

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain View and Winston-Salem. The current time is 17:48:19.

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.