How far is White Plains, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from White Plains, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 38m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Plains and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Old Highway 601
9 m · 4 sec · Old Highway 601
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Turn right onto Siloam Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Siloam Road
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Turn sharp left onto Park Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Park Drive
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Turn left
1037 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto Pilot Mountain Parkway
20.5 mi · 23 min · Pilot Mountain Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on John Gold Memorial Expressway
9.2 mi · 11 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 311 North: Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Downtown
1038 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on North Research Parkway
1744 ft · 33 sec · North Research Parkway
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1913 ft · 50 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
20 m · 1 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 White Plains 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.
Pilot Mountain Parkway
Merge slight left onto Pilot Mountain Parkway
20.5 mi · 00h 23m
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 White Plains 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 White Plains to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
King is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from White Plains and 18.7 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Plains and Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near King
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 King.
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 White Plains and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 32.26 mi (51.92 km).
#1 White Plains
Township in Surry County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,074 |
| Coordinates | 36.4456900, -80.6334000 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.75 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
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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