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

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Bethel, NC is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
66.79 mi
01h 24m
Flight
50.46 mi
81.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.46 mi
Kilometers
81.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.79 mi
Kilometers
107.49 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Sun, Apr 12, 11:21 AM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Sun, Apr 12, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-04-12T09:57
Arrive Bethel
Sun, Apr 12, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winston-Salem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Greensboro
NC

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

From Winston-Salem
33.4 mi
00h 42m
To Bethel
33.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2610 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp sharp left toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East

    917 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Salem Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Salem Parkway

    16 mi · 19 min · Salem Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    1 km · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 73 North, I 840 East: PTI-GSO Airport, Martinsville

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Greensboro, Danville

    929 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Danville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North O'Henry Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North O'Henry Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Reidsville Highway

    25.9 mi · 29 min · Reidsville Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1715 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Law Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Law Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Law Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Reidsville Highway
26.2 mi · 39%
Salem Parkway
18.4 mi · 28%
Greensboro Urban Loop
13.9 mi · 21%
Law Road
3.42 mi · 5%
North O'Henry Boulevard
2.26 mi · 3%
US 29 North
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Reidsville Highway

Continue on Reidsville Highway

25.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
00h 42m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Winston-Salem and 33.4 miles from Bethel.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

4 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

23 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

32 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

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

39 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 50.46 mi (81.2 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

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

#2 Bethel

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA

Population1,614
Coordinates36.4534700, -79.4516900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Bethel (-79.45169, 36.45347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.45 $20.90
Premium $4.78 $11.28 $22.55
Diesel $5.62 $13.27 $26.55

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Bethel. The current time is 09:57:10.

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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.