How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Pilot Mountain, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Pilot Mountain, NC is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Pilot Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Pilot Mountain.
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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
23.2 mi · 27 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 268: Pilot Mountain, Elkin
952 ft · 23 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Key Street
6 m · 1 sec · South Key Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Key Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Key Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Key Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Pilot Mountain.
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
23.2 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Pilot Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Pilot Mountain?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Tobaccoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Winston-Salem and 13.1 miles from Pilot Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Pilot Mountain.
Stop Ideas Near Tobaccoville
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 Tobaccoville.
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 Pilot Mountain. Straight-line distance: 23.45 mi (37.74 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 Pilot Mountain
City in Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,408 |
| Coordinates | 36.3865300, -80.4695000 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pilot Mountain (-80.4695, 36.38653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
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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