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

The driving distance from Newton, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
66.57 mi
01h 07m
Flight
62.26 mi
100.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.26 mi
Kilometers
100.19 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.57 mi
Kilometers
107.14 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Mon, May 4, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in Newton
Mon, May 4, 10:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-05-04T19:46
Arrive Winston-Salem
Mon, May 4, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Harmony
NC

Town in north Carolina

From Newton
32.9 mi
00h 33m
To Winston-Salem
33.7 mi
00h 33m

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 WSW
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 Newton and Winston-Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Avenue

    32 m · 4 sec · North Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 8th Street

    2022 ft · 1 min · West 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Frye Avenue

    2400 ft · 59 sec · North Frye Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 15th Street

    134 m · 21 sec · West 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Conover Boulevard West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Conover Boulevard West

  7. 7

    Continue on 7th Avenue Northeast

    2417 ft · 46 sec · 7th Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Rockbarn Road

    2094 ft · 40 sec · Rockbarn Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Rock Barn Road Northeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Rock Barn Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right

    104 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    846 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

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

    2800 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

  15. 15

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

    582 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on High Street Southwest

    140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cherry Street South

    1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1314 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rock Barn Road Northeast
55.7 mi · 84%
Salem Parkway
4.67 mi · 7%
Northwest Boulevard
1.31 mi · 2%
Conover Boulevard West
0.97 mi · 1%
US 421 South
0.53 mi · 1%
7th Avenue Northeast
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rock Barn Road Northeast

Merge slight left

54.6 mi · 01h 01m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harmony
00h 33m from Newton
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newton 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 Newton to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Newton and 33.7 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harmony

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

42 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

49 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

50 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

51 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 62.26 mi (100.19 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States

Population13,224
Coordinates35.6698600, -81.2214700
Altitude305
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: North Main Avenue (-81.221462, 35.669861)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.89 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.7 gal · 17.78 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.41 $20.82
Premium $4.78 $11.23 $22.46
Diesel $5.62 $13.22 $26.43

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Winston-Salem. The current time is 19:46:36.

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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.