How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Burnsville, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Burnsville, NC is about 146.6 miles (236 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Burnsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Burnsville.
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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
100.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 226: Marion, Shelby
1541 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
15 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Peppers Creek Road
4.4 mi · 9 min · Peppers Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peppers Creek Road
705 ft · 23 sec · Peppers Creek Road
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Turn right onto Altapass Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Altapass Highway
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Town Square
154 m · 29 sec · Town Square
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Turn right onto West Main Street
68 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
7 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Burnsville.
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
101 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near Burnsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Burnsville?
The road trip is about 146.6 miles (236 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Hildebran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Winston-Salem and 73.5 miles from Burnsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Burnsville.
Stop Ideas Near Hildebran
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 Hildebran.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Burnsville. Straight-line distance: 115.64 mi (186.11 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 Burnsville
Burnsville is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9173400, -82.3009600 |
| Altitude | 861 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burnsville (-82.30096, 35.91734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.26 | $16.88 | $33.75 |
| Mid-grade | $3.69 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
| Premium | $4.13 | $21.38 | $42.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.08 | $56.15 |
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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