How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Mount Airy, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Mount Airy, NC is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Mount Airy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Mount Airy.
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Start on North Main Street
20 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
917 ft · 27 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Patterson Avenue
1860 ft · 47 sec · North Patterson Avenue
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Turn right onto North Liberty Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Liberty Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 52 North, NC 8 North
913 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
29.3 mi · 34 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Andy Griffith Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · South Andy Griffith Parkway
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Turn right onto Charlie Norman Road
99 m · 6 sec · Charlie Norman Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Renfro Street
3280 ft · 2 min · South Renfro Street
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Turn left onto East Pine Street
613 ft · 12 sec · East Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Mount Airy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
29.3 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winston-Salem and Chance Drizzle then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Airy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Mount Airy?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
King is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Winston-Salem and 18.2 miles from Mount Airy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winston-Salem and Chance Drizzle then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Airy.
Stop Ideas Near King
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 King.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Mount Airy. Straight-line distance: 34.21 mi (55.06 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 Mount Airy
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 10,175 |
| Coordinates | 36.4993000, -80.6072900 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Airy (-80.60729, 36.4993)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
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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