How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Moravian Falls, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Moravian Falls, NC is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Moravian Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Moravian Falls.
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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
53.3 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 16 South, NC 18: Wilkesboro, Taylorsville, Lenoir
860 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto South Cherry Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Cherry Street
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Turn slight right
792 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Moravian Falls Road
2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Falls Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moravian Falls Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Moravian Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Salem Parkway
Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
53.3 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near Moravian Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Moravian Falls?
The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Yadkinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Winston-Salem and 28.8 miles from Moravian Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Moravian Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Yadkinville
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 Yadkinville.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Lexington
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Moravian Falls. Straight-line distance: 52.37 mi (84.28 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 Moravian Falls
Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,901 |
| Coordinates | 36.0968000, -81.1823100 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moravian Falls (-81.18231, 36.0968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.42 | $22.83 |
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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