How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Asheboro, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Asheboro, NC is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Asheboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Asheboro.
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Start on North Main Street
2610 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
917 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
1415 ft · 22 sec · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Lexington
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point
36.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Presnell Street
1177 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Park Drive
130 m · 9 sec · Park Drive
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Continue on West Presnell Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Presnell Street
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Turn right onto North Fayetteville Street
2521 ft · 1 min · North Fayetteville Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fayetteville Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Asheboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point
36.1 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near Asheboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Asheboro?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
High Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Winston-Salem and 21.8 miles from Asheboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Asheboro.
Stop Ideas Near High Point
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 High Point.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Asheboro. Straight-line distance: 36.25 mi (58.34 km).
#1 Winston-Salem
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
| Population | 248,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.0998600, -80.2442200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Asheboro
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 26,023 |
| Coordinates | 35.7079100, -79.8136400 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Asheboro (-79.81364, 35.70791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
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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