How far is Sawmills, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Sawmills, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sawmills and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sawmills and Winston-Salem.
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Start on the route
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Pinewood Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pinewood Road
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Turn right onto Hickory Boulevard
5.8 mi · 8 min · Hickory Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clement Boulevard Northwest
159 m · 17 sec · Clement Boulevard Northwest
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Continue on Old Lenoir Road
2439 ft · 53 sec · Old Lenoir Road
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Continue on 11th Street Northwest
891 ft · 18 sec · 11th Street Northwest
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest
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Turn straight onto 2nd Avenue Northwest
1638 ft · 37 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
837 ft · 19 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on 4th Street Southwest
797 ft · 25 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Tate Boulevard Southeast
1075 ft · 22 sec · Tate Boulevard Southeast
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Turn right onto Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
62.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
2800 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
582 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on High Street Southwest
140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Cherry Street South
1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1314 ft · 26 sec · North 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 Sawmills and Winston-Salem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
Merge slight left
62.3 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Sawmills 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 Sawmills to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 40.9 miles from Sawmills and 42.5 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.04 one way or $22.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sawmills and Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
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 Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sawmills and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 71.38 mi (114.87 km).
#1 Sawmills
City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,156 |
| Coordinates | 35.8248500, -81.4745400 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $3.75 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $12.44 | $24.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $16.81 | $33.63 |
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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