How far is Silver Lake, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Silver Lake, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Silver Lake and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Yulan Drive
10 m · 7 sec · Yulan Drive
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Turn left onto Cornus Drive
1032 ft · 51 sec · Cornus Drive
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Turn left onto Carya Drive
134 m · 21 sec · Carya Drive
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Turn right onto Ilex Drive
156 m · 28 sec · Ilex Drive
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Turn left onto Silver Terra Drive
1561 ft · 1 min · Silver Terra Drive
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Turn left onto Carolina Beach Road
852 ft · 25 sec · Carolina Beach Road
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Turn right onto Saint Andrews Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Saint Andrews Drive
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Turn right onto South 17th Street
2495 ft · 1 min · South 17th Street
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Turn left onto South College Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · South College Road
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Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Keep slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 16 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 Silver Lake 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.
Michael Jordan Highway
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
107 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Silver Lake and 95.6 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.95 one way or $59.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silver Lake and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Lake and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 188.46 mi (303.29 km).
#1 Silver Lake
City in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 5,598 |
| Coordinates | 34.1487800, -77.9136000 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $29.95 | $59.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.48 | $66.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.52 | $85.03 |
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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