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

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Mebane, NC is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 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
58.77 mi
01h 13m
Flight
54.56 mi
87.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.56 mi
Kilometers
87.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.77 mi
Kilometers
94.58 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 Mebane
Tue, May 12, 9:26 PM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Tue, May 12, 10:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-05-12T20:13
Arrive Mebane
Tue, May 12, 9:26 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
29.3 mi
00h 36m
To Mebane
29.5 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
74°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 119: Mebane

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Highway 119

    2912 ft · 1 min · State Highway 119

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 5th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    38 m · 4 sec · East Center Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
36.4 mi · 62%
Salem Parkway
18.4 mi · 31%
South 5th Street
2.43 mi · 4%
State Highway 119
0.55 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.49 mi · 1%
NC 119
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight left

26.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
+4.2 mi
54.6 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 Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Mebane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 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 29.3 miles from Winston-Salem and 29.5 miles from Mebane.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Mebane.

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 Mebane. Straight-line distance: 54.56 mi (87.8 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

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

#2 Mebane

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States

Population16,732
Coordinates36.0959700, -79.2669600
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Mebane (-79.26696, 36.09597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $8.20
Round trip
$16.40
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.20 $16.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.17 $18.34
Premium $4.78 $9.89 $19.78
Diesel $5.62 $11.64 $23.28

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 Mebane. The current time is 20:13:03.

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.