How far is Swepsonville, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Swepsonville, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
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.
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swepsonville and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swepsonville and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Ball Park Road
27 m · 6 sec · Ball Park Road
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Turn left onto Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
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Continue on Swepsonville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Swepsonville Road
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1363 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Sam Hunt Freeway
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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 Swepsonville 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.
Sam Hunt Freeway
Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
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 Swepsonville 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 Swepsonville to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Swepsonville and 26.9 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.49 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Swepsonville and Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
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 Greensboro.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Burlington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swepsonville and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 49.6 mi (79.83 km).
#1 Swepsonville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,386 |
| Coordinates | 36.0212500, -79.3614100 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
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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