How far is Welcome, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Welcome, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Incorporated town in Davidson County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Welcome and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Welcome and Winston-Salem.
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Start on the route
33 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Old US Highway 52
1.4 km · 2 min · Old US Highway 52
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Continue on Old US Hwy 52
2.1 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 52
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Turn left
2487 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway
975 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
2199 ft · 34 sec · 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 Welcome and Winston-Salem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Old US Hwy 52
Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Welcome 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 Welcome to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Welcome and 8.3 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Welcome and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Midway
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 Midway.
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Welcome and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 13.63 mi (21.93 km).
#1 Welcome
Census designated place
| Population | 4,162 |
| Coordinates | 35.9029200, -80.2569900 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
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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