How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Longview, NC?

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Longview, NC is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.37 mi
01h 27m
Flight
68.7 mi
110.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.7 mi
Kilometers
110.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.37 mi
Kilometers
118.07 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longview
Sat, May 30, 4:54 AM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Sat, May 30, 6:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-05-30T03:27
Arrive Longview
Sat, May 30, 4:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Winston-Salem
36.7 mi
00h 43m
To Longview
36.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Longview.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1848 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1168 ft · 31 sec · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Marshall Street South

    92 m · 5 sec · Marshall Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West

    804 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville

    1 km · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Statesville

    1505 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321: Lenoir, Lincolnton, Hickory

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 321 North: Lenoir

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 13th Street Southwest

    995 ft · 27 sec · 13th Street Southwest

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Avenue Southwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn left

    49 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
64.2 mi · 87%
Salem Parkway
4.51 mi · 6%
US 321 North
1.6 mi · 2%
1st Avenue Southwest
1.25 mi · 2%
I 40
0.63 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

63.9 mi · 01h 12m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 43m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Winston-Salem and 36.7 miles from Longview.

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

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longview.

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Longview. Straight-line distance: 68.7 mi (110.56 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Longview

#2 Longview

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,871
Coordinates35.7293000, -81.3834200
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Longview (-81.38342, 35.7293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.52
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.26 $20.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.47 $22.94
Premium $4.78 $12.38 $24.75
Diesel $5.62 $14.57 $29.13

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Longview. The current time is 03:27:42.

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.