How far is Norwood, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Norwood, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwood and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood and Winston-Salem.
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Start on College Street
1326 ft · 1 min · College Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
12.1 mi · 15 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Salisbury Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Salisbury Avenue
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Continue on Old Salisbury Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Old Salisbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1624 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Church Street
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Continue on US 52
4.5 mi · 7 min · US 52
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Turn right onto Liberty Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Road
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Turn left onto Stokes Ferry Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Stokes Ferry Road
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Turn slight right onto East Innes Street
1331 ft · 35 sec · East Innes Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North, US 52 North: Lexington
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Winston-Salem
21.6 mi · 25 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 Norwood 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.
I 285 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Winston-Salem
21.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Norwood and Chance Rain Showers near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwood to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Granite Quarry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Norwood and 36.3 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Norwood and Chance Rain Showers near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Granite Quarry
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 Granite Quarry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 61.22 mi (98.53 km).
#1 Norwood
Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,394 |
| Coordinates | 35.2195900, -80.1189500 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.50 | $20.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.74 | $23.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
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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