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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.16 mi
05h 34m
Flight
220.22 mi
354.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.22 mi
Kilometers
354.41 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.16 mi
Kilometers
423.52 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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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 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boiling Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 AM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 3:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-04-18T04:31
Arrive Boiling Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 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
Black Mountain
NC

Town in North Carolina, USA

From Winston-Salem
131.4 mi
02h 47m
To Boiling Springs
131.7 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

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.

  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

    30.8 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Regal Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Regal Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pleasant Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Regal Street

    2139 ft · 1 min · Regal Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wye Street

    149 m · 14 sec · Wye Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Reservoir Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Reservoir Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Joe Brown Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Joe Brown Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hanging Dog Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hanging Dog Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Hanging Dog Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Hanging Dog Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Boiling Springs Road

    3.8 mi · 14 min · Boiling Springs Road

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
160 mi · 61%
US 74 West
22 mi · 8%
Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
21.9 mi · 8%
Appalachian Highway
5.33 mi · 2%
Hanging Dog Road
4.77 mi · 2%
Salem Parkway
4.51 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
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
220.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Mountain
02h 47m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

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Spartanburg

82 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Greenville

85 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Gastonia

112 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Clemson

113 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

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).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Boiling Springs

#2 Boiling Springs

City in North Carolina, USA

Population4,617
Coordinates35.2059200, -84.0096300
Altitude616
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Boiling Springs (-84.00963, 35.20592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.15 L · about $36.80
Round trip
$73.60
18.58 gal · 70.3 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Boiling Springs. The current time is 04:31:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.