How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Franklinville, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Franklinville, NC is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Franklinville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Franklinville.
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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
2.2 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point
36.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Presnell Street
1177 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Park Drive
130 m · 9 sec · Park Drive
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Continue on West Presnell Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · West Presnell Street
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Turn left onto Richard K. Pugh Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Turn left onto Pleasant Cross Road
2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Cross Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Andrew Hunter Road
2272 ft · 1 min · Andrew Hunter Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1324 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Franklinville.
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 74 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point
36.1 mi · 00h 41m
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 Franklinville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Franklinville?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Archdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Winston-Salem and 25.5 miles from Franklinville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Franklinville.
Stop Ideas Near Archdale
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 Archdale.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Franklinville. Straight-line distance: 39.49 mi (63.55 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 Franklinville
Township in Randolph County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,213 |
| Coordinates | 35.7437500, -79.6922500 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklinville (-79.69225, 35.74375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.12 | $20.25 |
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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