How far is West Highlands, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from West Highlands, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Highlands and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Runnymeade Road
1582 ft · 1 min · Runnymeade Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hawthorne Road North
6 m · 1 sec · Hawthorne Road North
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Exit the roundabout onto Hawthorne Road North
1143 ft · 39 sec · Hawthorne Road North
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Turn left onto Glade Street Northwest
2139 ft · 59 sec · Glade Street Northwest
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Continue on Clover Street Northwest
140 m · 13 sec · Clover Street Northwest
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Continue on West 4th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
151 m · 8 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 West Highlands 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.
West 4th Street
Continue on West 4th Street
0.84 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving West Highlands 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 West Highlands to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Bethania is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1 miles from West Highlands and 1 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.28 one way or $0.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Highlands and Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Bethania
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 Bethania.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Highlands and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 1.6 mi (2.58 km).
#1 West Highlands
West Highlands is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0984700, -80.2728300 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.28 | $0.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.31 | $0.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.33 | $0.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.39 | $0.79 |
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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