How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Liberty, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Liberty, NC is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Liberty.
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Start on North Main Street
1848 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1168 ft · 31 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Marshall Street South
92 m · 5 sec · Marshall Street South
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West
804 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville
1 km · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Statesville
1505 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
134 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Keep slight left
25.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta
22 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
21.9 mi · 26 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Appalachian Highway
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Turn right
34 mi · 46 min
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Continue on West US 64
8 mi · 12 min · West US 64
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Take the exit slight right
58 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 294
12.7 mi · 21 min · Highway 294
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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 Liberty.
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 West
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 32m
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 Rain Showers leaving Winston-Salem and Rain Showers Likely near Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Liberty?
The road trip is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?
Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Winston-Salem and 137 miles from Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 5:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.26 one way or $76.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Winston-Salem and Rain Showers Likely near Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Wilson
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 Wilson.
Greenville
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Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 237.26 mi (381.84 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 Liberty
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,671 |
| Coordinates | 35.1231300, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 506 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty (-84.29409, 35.12313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $38.26 | $76.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.78 | $85.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.16 | $92.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $54.33 | $108.66 |
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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