How far is Oak Ridge, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Oak Ridge, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Halfway Point
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City in North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Ridge and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Ridge and Winston-Salem.
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Start on the route
43 m · 13 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Oak Ridge Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
734 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Bodenhamer Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Bodenhamer Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 421 North, NC 150 West: Winston-Salem
869 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
10 mi · 12 min · 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 Oak Ridge and Winston-Salem.
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.
Salem Parkway
Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
10 mi · 00h 12m
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 Rain Showers leaving Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Oak Ridge and 10 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oak Ridge and Chance Rain Showers near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Kernersville
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 Kernersville.
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Ridge and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 15.12 mi (24.34 km).
#1 Oak Ridge
Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,126 |
| Coordinates | 36.1734700, -79.9889300 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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