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

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Advance, NC is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.95 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.32 mi
23.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.32 mi
Kilometers
23.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.95 mi
Kilometers
30.5 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Advance
Tue, Apr 14, 11:56 AM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Tue, Apr 14, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-04-14T11:29
Arrive Advance
Tue, Apr 14, 11:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winston-Salem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clemmons
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Winston-Salem
9.4 mi
00h 13m
To Advance
9.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1848 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1168 ft · 31 sec · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Marshall Street South

    92 m · 5 sec · Marshall Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West

    804 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville

    1 km · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Statesville

    1505 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 801 South: Bermuda Run

    2205 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Peoples Creek Road

    46 m · 4 sec · Peoples Creek Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peoples Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
7.54 mi · 40%
Salem Parkway
4.51 mi · 24%
I 40
0.63 mi · 3%
NC 801 South
0.42 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.35 mi · 2%
West 1st Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

7.25 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clemmons
00h 13m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near Advance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Advance?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Clemmons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Winston-Salem and 9.5 miles from Advance.

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

The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clemmons

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

15 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

16 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Lexington

25 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

35 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Advance. Straight-line distance: 14.32 mi (23.05 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
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#2 Advance

Advance is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9412500, -80.4092200
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Advance (-80.40922, 35.94125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.31
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.65 $5.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.97 $5.93
Premium $4.78 $3.20 $6.40
Diesel $5.62 $3.77 $7.54

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Advance. The current time is 11:29:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.