How far is Polkton, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Polkton, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 54m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Polkton and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polkton and Winston-Salem.
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Start on the route
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Ashe Street
545 ft · 25 sec · Ashe Street
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Turn right onto Freemont Street
964 ft · 40 sec · Freemont Street
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Keep slight right to continue on High Street
2850 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Ansonville Road
1983 ft · 48 sec · Ansonville Road
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Continue on Ansonville-Polkton Road
8 mi · 11 min · Ansonville-Polkton Road
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Continue on Polkton Road
2978 ft · 1 min · Polkton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
8.3 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
12.2 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 Polkton and Winston-Salem.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Polkton 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 Polkton to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Polkton and 48 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Polkton and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Rockwell
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 Rockwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Polkton and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 75.5 mi (121.51 km).
#1 Polkton
City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,288 |
| Coordinates | 35.0076500, -80.2008900 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
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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