How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Gorman, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Gorman, NC is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Guilford 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 Gorman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Gorman.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Salem Parkway
16 mi · 19 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Club, Durha
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight left
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Club Boulevard
1414 ft · 38 sec · East Club Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Geer Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Geer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Geer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Gorman.
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 East
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
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 Gorman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Gorman?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Whitsett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Winston-Salem and 42.3 miles from Gorman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Gorman.
Stop Ideas Near Whitsett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitsett.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Gorman. Straight-line distance: 79.47 mi (127.9 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 Gorman
Gorman is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0365300, -78.8233400 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gorman (-78.82334, 36.03653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $3.35 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| Mid-grade | $3.80 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| Premium | $4.23 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| Diesel | $5.49 | $16.35 | $32.69 |
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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