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

The driving distance from Westport, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.09 mi
01h 31m
Flight
58.35 mi
93.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.35 mi
Kilometers
93.9 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.09 mi
Kilometers
127.28 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 9:10 PM EDT
Return by in Westport
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westport
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Winston-Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 9:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westport
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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Westport
37.4 mi
00h 45m
To Winston-Salem
41.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Shore Road South

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Lake Shore Road South

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Will Proctor Street

    2816 ft · 1 min · Will Proctor Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Campground Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Campground Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Slanting Bridge Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Slanting Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East NC 150 Highway

    8.1 mi · 13 min · East NC 150 Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North: Statesville

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Winston-Salem, Asheville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 38 min

  13. 13

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

    2800 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

  15. 15

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

    582 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on High Street Southwest

    140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cherry Street South

    1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1314 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
35.4 mi · 45%
I 77 North
14.7 mi · 19%
East NC 150 Highway
8.15 mi · 10%
Salem Parkway
4.67 mi · 6%
Slanting Bridge Road
2.57 mi · 3%
Lake Shore Road South
1.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

34.4 mi · 00h 38m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 45m from Westport
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westport 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 Westport to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Westport and 41.7 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westport and Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Statesville, 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 Statesville.

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westport and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 58.35 mi (93.9 km).

Westport

#1 Westport

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population4,026
Coordinates35.5012500, -80.9786900
Altitude239
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: Lake Shore Road South (-80.97931, 35.501169)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.36 $24.71
Premium $4.78 $13.33 $26.66
Diesel $5.62 $15.69 $31.38

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Westport and Winston-Salem. The current time is 19:39:11.

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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.