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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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 01h 24m.
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 third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Salem Parkway
16 mi · 19 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
1 km · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 73 North, I 840 East: PTI-GSO Airport, Martinsville
1553 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
3.1 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop
10.8 mi · 12 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Greensboro, Danville
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Danville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North O'Henry Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · North O'Henry Boulevard
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Continue on Reidsville Highway
25.9 mi · 29 min · Reidsville Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1715 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Law Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Law Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greensboro.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Burlington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 50.46 mi (81.2 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 Bethel
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,614 |
| Coordinates | 36.4534700, -79.4516900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-79.45169, 36.45347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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