How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Mount Gilead, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Mount Gilead, NC is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Davidson County, 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 Mount Gilead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Mount Gilead.
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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
15.8 mi · 18 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 8: Lexington
1768 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Old US Hwy 52
2.1 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 52
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Continue on Winston Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Winston Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East
617 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East: Asheboro
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit right
699 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right
26.7 mi · 37 min
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Turn slight right onto River Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · River Road
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left
599 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West Allenton Street
27 m · 4 sec · West Allenton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Allenton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Mount Gilead.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
26.7 mi · 00h 37m
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 Mount Gilead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Mount Gilead?
The road trip is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Winston-Salem and 37 miles from Mount Gilead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Mount Gilead.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
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 Denton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Mount Gilead. Straight-line distance: 62.63 mi (100.8 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 Gilead
Township in Montgomery County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,180 |
| Coordinates | 35.2148700, -80.0022800 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Gilead (-80.00228, 35.21487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.73 | $29.47 |
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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