How far is Winston-Salem, NC from East Spencer, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to East Spencer, NC is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and East Spencer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and East Spencer.
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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
1415 ft · 22 sec · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Lexington
1258 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
21.5 mi · 24 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Long Ferry Road
2613 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Long Ferry Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Long Ferry Road
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Turn left onto North Long Es Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Long Es Street
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Turn left onto Weant Street
750 ft · 33 sec · Weant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Weant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and East Spencer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
21.5 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Partly Sunny near East Spencer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to East Spencer?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Welcome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Winston-Salem and 17.7 miles from East Spencer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Partly Sunny near East Spencer.
Stop Ideas Near Welcome
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 Welcome.
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and East Spencer. Straight-line distance: 30.75 mi (49.48 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 East Spencer
City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 35.6818100, -80.4322800 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Spencer (-80.43228, 35.68181)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.54 | $11.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
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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