How far is Weaverville, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Weaverville, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weaverville and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weaverville and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Merchants Alley
61 m · 11 sec · Merchants Alley
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
78 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
111 m · 16 sec · Alabama Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Merrimon Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Merrimon Avenue
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Continue on Weaverville Road
2278 ft · 55 sec · Weaverville Road
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Turn slight right
116 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto New Stock Road
899 ft · 15 sec · New Stock Road
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Take the ramp slight right
853 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
1145 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
1142 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Billy Graham Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Merge slight left
134 mi · 2 hr 32 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 Weaverville 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.
Billy Graham Freeway
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 32m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Weaverville and 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 Weaverville to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Icard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Weaverville and 77.4 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Weaverville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Icard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weaverville and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 132.6 mi (213.4 km).
#1 Weaverville
Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,039 |
| Coordinates | 35.6970500, -82.5606900 |
| Altitude | 664 |
| 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: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.59 | $43.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.14 | $48.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.04 | $52.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
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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