How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Greeneville, TN?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Greeneville, TN is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Greeneville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Greeneville.
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Start on North Main Street
20 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
917 ft · 27 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Patterson Avenue
1860 ft · 47 sec · North Patterson Avenue
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Turn right onto North Liberty Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Liberty Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 52 North, NC 8 North
913 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
29.3 mi · 34 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Andy Griffith Parkway
10.7 mi · 13 min · South Andy Griffith Parkway
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Continue on Fancy Gap Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Fancy Gap Highway
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Turn left
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
30.7 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
98.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
74 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
2685 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
19.3 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto East Andrew Johnson Highway
159 m · 14 sec · East Andrew Johnson Highway
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Greeneville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fancy Gap Highway
Keep slight left
98.1 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winston-Salem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greeneville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Greeneville?
The road trip is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Rural Retreat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Winston-Salem and 102.5 miles from Greeneville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.64 one way or $57.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winston-Salem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greeneville.
Stop Ideas Near Rural Retreat
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 Rural Retreat.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Greeneville. Straight-line distance: 144.41 mi (232.41 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 Greeneville
Town in and county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 14,940 |
| Coordinates | 36.1631600, -82.8309900 |
| Altitude | 463 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greeneville (-82.83099, 36.16316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $28.64 | $57.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.02 | $64.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.54 | $69.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.66 | $81.32 |
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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