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

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Midland, NC is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
74.78 mi
01h 25m
Flight
61.98 mi
99.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.98 mi
Kilometers
99.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.78 mi
Kilometers
120.34 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland
Sun, May 31, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Sun, May 31, 8:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-05-31T05:34
Arrive Midland
Sun, May 31, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Salisbury
NC

City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

From Winston-Salem
37.4 mi
00h 42m
To Midland
37.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1415 ft · 22 sec · Salem Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Lexington

    1258 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    21.5 mi · 24 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown

    944 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Barberry Avenue

    1993 ft · 57 sec · Barberry Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    1336 ft · 37 sec · Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Gold Memorial Expressway
54.1 mi · 72%
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North
14.9 mi · 20%
US 29 South
3.75 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Barberry Avenue
0.38 mi · 1%
Salem Parkway
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

John Gold Memorial Expressway

Continue straight

24.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salisbury
00h 42m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Mostly Sunny near Midland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Winston-Salem and 37.3 miles from Midland.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Mostly Sunny near Midland.

Stop Ideas Near Salisbury

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

2 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Kannapolis

23 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Lexington

26 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

51 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Midland. Straight-line distance: 61.98 mi (99.74 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
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#2 Midland

Place in North Carolina, United States

Population3,880
Coordinates35.2273700, -80.5006200
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Midland (-80.50062, 35.22737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.91
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.46 $20.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.69 $23.39
Premium $4.78 $12.61 $25.23
Diesel $5.62 $14.85 $29.69

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Midland. The current time is 05:34:50.

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.