How far is Sherrills Ford, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Sherrills Ford, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
68.93 mi
01h 13m
Flight
53.15 mi
85.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.15 mi
Kilometers
85.54 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.93 mi
Kilometers
110.94 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Mon, Jun 1, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in Sherrills Ford
Mon, Jun 1, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherrills Ford
2026-06-01T21:19
Arrive Winston-Salem
Mon, Jun 1, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherrills Ford
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 Sherrills Ford
31.5 mi
00h 36m
To Winston-Salem
37.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sherrills Ford and Winston-Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sherrills Ford and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Sherrills Ford Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sherrills Ford Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mollys Backbone Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Mollys Backbone Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Monbo Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Monbo Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Long Island Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Long Island Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Kale Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kale Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hudson Chapel Road

    1118 ft · 19 sec · Hudson Chapel Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Buffalo Shoals Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Buffalo Shoals Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Garner Bagnal Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Garner Bagnal Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    835 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    39.4 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

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

    2800 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

  13. 13

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

    582 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on High Street Southwest

    140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cherry Street South

    1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1314 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherrills Ford and Winston-Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garner Bagnal Boulevard
41.7 mi · 60%
Buffalo Shoals Road
8.12 mi · 12%
Salem Parkway
4.67 mi · 7%
Mollys Backbone Road
2.72 mi · 4%
Monbo Road
1.32 mi · 2%
Kale Road
1.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garner Bagnal Boulevard

Merge slight left

39.4 mi · 00h 44m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harmony
00h 36m from Sherrills Ford
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sherrills Ford and Partly Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sherrills Ford to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 31.5 miles from Sherrills Ford and 37.5 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sherrills Ford and Partly 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 Sherrills Ford and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 53.15 mi (85.54 km).

Sherrills Ford

#1 Sherrills Ford

Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina

Population1,007
Coordinates35.6204100, -80.9864700
Altitude273
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: Sherrills Ford Road (-80.986501, 35.620399)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.21 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.25
4.86 gal · 18.42 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.63 $19.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.78 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $5.62 $13.67 $27.33

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherrills Ford and Winston-Salem. The current time is 21:19:05.

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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.