How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Boiling Springs, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Boiling Springs, NC is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Boiling Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Boiling Springs.
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Start on North Main Street
1848 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1168 ft · 31 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Marshall Street South
92 m · 5 sec · Marshall Street South
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West
804 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville
1 km · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Statesville
1505 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
134 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Keep slight left
25.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta
22 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
21.9 mi · 26 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Appalachian Highway
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Continue on West Highway 19
4 mi · 5 min · West Highway 19
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Turn right
30.8 mi · 41 min
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Turn right onto Regal Road
1 mi · 2 min · Regal Road
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Continue on Pleasant Valley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right onto Regal Street
2139 ft · 1 min · Regal Street
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Turn right onto Wye Street
149 m · 14 sec · Wye Street
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Continue on Reservoir Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Reservoir Road
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Turn right onto Joe Brown Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Joe Brown Highway
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Turn right onto Hanging Dog Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hanging Dog Road
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Continue on Hanging Dog Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hanging Dog Road
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Turn right onto Boiling Springs Road
3.8 mi · 14 min · Boiling Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boiling Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Boiling Springs.
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 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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Mostly Sunny near Boiling Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Boiling Springs?
The road trip is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?
Black Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Winston-Salem and 131.7 miles from Boiling Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 5:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.80 one way or $73.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Mostly Sunny near Boiling Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Black Mountain
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 Black Mountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Boiling Springs. Straight-line distance: 220.22 mi (354.41 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 Boiling Springs
City in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 4,617 |
| Coordinates | 35.2059200, -84.0096300 |
| Altitude | 616 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boiling Springs (-84.00963, 35.20592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $36.80 | $73.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.15 | $82.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.39 | $88.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.25 | $104.49 |
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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