How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Green Level, NC?

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Green Level, NC is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.75 mi
01h 13m
Flight
50.26 mi
80.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.26 mi
Kilometers
80.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.75 mi
Kilometers
89.72 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Level
Tue, May 12, 9:29 PM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Tue, May 12, 10:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-05-12T20:16
Arrive Green Level
Tue, May 12, 9:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winston-Salem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Greensboro
NC

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

From Winston-Salem
27.8 mi
00h 36m
To Green Level
27.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Green Level.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Green Level.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2610 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp sharp left toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East

    917 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Salem Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Salem Parkway

    16 mi · 19 min · Salem Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 49: Downtown Burlington, Liberty

    1655 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    2121 ft · 46 sec · Maple Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Harden Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Harden Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Elm Street

    54 m · 3 sec · East Elm Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Graham Road

    2844 ft · 59 sec · Graham Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Roxboro Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Roxboro Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North NC 49

    1.1 km · 1 min · North NC 49

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Greenway Street

    1132 ft · 55 sec · Greenway Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pinebrook Drive

    107 m · 16 sec · Pinebrook Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hilldale Street

    690 ft · 32 sec · Hilldale Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · Evergreen Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Green Level.

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
28.7 mi · 51%
Salem Parkway
18.4 mi · 33%
Harden Street
1.94 mi · 3%
Roxboro Street
1.37 mi · 2%
East Elm Street
1.29 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight left

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
00h 36m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near Green Level.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Green Level?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Winston-Salem and 27.9 miles from Green Level.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Green Level.

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

4 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

23 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

32 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

39 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Green Level. Straight-line distance: 50.26 mi (80.89 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Green Level

#2 Green Level

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,341
Coordinates36.1209700, -79.3441900
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Green Level (-79.34419, 36.12097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.61
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.80 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.73 $17.45
Premium $4.78 $9.41 $18.83
Diesel $5.62 $11.08 $22.16

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Green Level. The current time is 20:16:27.

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.