How far is Taylorsville, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Taylorsville, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
63.22 mi
01h 07m
Flight
53.54 mi
86.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.54 mi
Kilometers
86.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.22 mi
Kilometers
101.74 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Fri, May 22, 1:54 PM EDT
Return by in Taylorsville
Fri, May 22, 3:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylorsville
2026-05-22T12:46
Arrive Winston-Salem
Fri, May 22, 1:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylorsville
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 Taylorsville
31.5 mi
00h 33m
To Winston-Salem
31.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue Drive

    59 m · 11 sec · Main Avenue Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest

    84 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Adams Pond Lane

    1850 ft · 40 sec · Adams Pond Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Continue on West Front Street

    952 ft · 16 sec · West Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    872 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    39.4 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

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

    2800 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

  11. 11

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

    582 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on High Street Southwest

    140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cherry Street South

    1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1314 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Front Street
39.6 mi · 63%
Salem Parkway
4.67 mi · 7%
West Main Avenue
2.33 mi · 4%
US 421 South
0.53 mi · 1%
Adams Pond Lane
0.35 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

West Front Street

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harmony
00h 33m from Taylorsville
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylorsville and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 Taylorsville and 31.8 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylorsville and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Taylorsville and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 53.54 mi (86.16 km).

Taylorsville

#1 Taylorsville

City in North Carolina

Population2,140
Coordinates35.9218000, -81.1764700
Altitude377
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: Main Avenue Drive (-81.176457, 35.921767)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.44 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.67
4.46 gal · 16.88 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.83 $17.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.88 $19.75
Premium $4.78 $10.65 $21.31
Diesel $5.62 $12.54 $25.08

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylorsville and Winston-Salem. The current time is 12:46:52.

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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.