How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Norwood, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Norwood, NC is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Norwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Norwood.
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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
21.5 mi · 24 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Salisbury, Albemarle
768 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 52 South: Albermarle
3032 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Newsome Road
71 m · 10 sec · Newsome Road
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Turn right onto Stokes Ferry Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Stokes Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1624 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Old Salisbury Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Old Salisbury Road
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Continue on Salisbury Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Salisbury Avenue
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Turn right
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto College Street
1326 ft · 58 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Norwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
21.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Winston-Salem and Chance Rain Showers near Norwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Norwood?
The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Granite Quarry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Winston-Salem and 38.8 miles from Norwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Winston-Salem and Chance Rain Showers near Norwood.
Stop Ideas Near Granite Quarry
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 Granite Quarry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 61.22 mi (98.53 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 Norwood
Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,394 |
| Coordinates | 35.2195900, -80.1189500 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwood (-80.11895, 35.21959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.09 | $26.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
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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