How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Midway, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Midway, NC is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Midway.
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Start on North Main Street
2610 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
917 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
1415 ft · 22 sec · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Lexington
1258 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
8.4 mi · 10 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hickory Tree Road
1876 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Hickory Tree Road
2957 ft · 1 min · Hickory Tree Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 52
1 mi · 2 min · Old US Hwy 52
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old US Hwy 52
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Midway.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
8.38 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Mostly Sunny near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Midway?
The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wallburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Winston-Salem and 5.7 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Mostly Sunny near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near Wallburg
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 Wallburg.
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Midway. Straight-line distance: 10.22 mi (16.45 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 Midway
Incorporated town in Davidson County
| Population | 4,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.9534700, -80.2181000 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-80.2181, 35.95347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
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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