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

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Andrews, NC is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.57 mi
04h 46m
Flight
210.33 mi
338.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.33 mi
Kilometers
338.5 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.57 mi
Kilometers
382.33 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andrews
Fri, Apr 17, 6:43 PM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Fri, Apr 17, 11:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-04-17T13:56
Arrive Andrews
Fri, Apr 17, 6:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winston-Salem
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Old Fort
NC

Human settlement in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Winston-Salem
118.6 mi
02h 23m
To Andrews
118.9 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
Andrews Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Friday
Using Boiling Springs as the closest live forecast in the Cherokee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    134 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    25.5 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta

    22 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Great Smoky Mountains Expressway

    21.9 mi · 26 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Appalachian Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Highway 19

    4 mi · 5 min · West Highway 19

  14. 14

    Turn right

    16.8 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Andrews

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Business 19

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Cherry Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
160 mi · 67%
US 74 West
22 mi · 9%
Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
21.9 mi · 9%
Appalachian Highway
5.33 mi · 2%
Salem Parkway
4.51 mi · 2%
West Highway 19
4.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
210.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Fort
02h 23m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near Andrews.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km) and usually takes 04h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Old Fort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Winston-Salem and 118.9 miles from Andrews.

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

The direct path is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.19 one way or $66.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Old Fort

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

78 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

88 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Gastonia

100 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Andrews. Straight-line distance: 210.33 mi (338.5 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Andrews

#2 Andrews

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population1,855
Coordinates35.2017500, -83.8240700
Altitude542
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Andrews (-83.82407, 35.20175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.73 L · about $33.19
Round trip
$66.39
16.76 gal · 63.46 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.19 $66.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.12 $74.23
Premium $4.78 $40.04 $80.08
Diesel $5.62 $47.13 $94.26

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Andrews. The current time is 13:56:50.

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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.