How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Pineville, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Pineville, NC is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rowan 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 Pineville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Pineville.
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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
44.3 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 21: Statesville, Columbia
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South, US 21 South: Columbia
914 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto I-77 South
4.2 mi · 6 min · I-77 South
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Continue on Bill Lee Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bill Lee Freeway
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Continue on General Paul R Younts Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · General Paul R Younts Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville, James G Martin Freeway
2916 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 485 South Outer, I 485 North Inner: Pineville, Huntersville
1288 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 485 South Outer: Martin Freeway, Pineville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 51 South: Pineville, Mathews Road
1791 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Dover Street
1036 ft · 52 sec · Dover Street
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Turn left onto Price Street
96 m · 14 sec · Price Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Price Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Pineville.
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
Continue straight
44.3 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Mostly Sunny near Pineville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Pineville?
The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Winston-Salem and 45.9 miles from Pineville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Mostly Sunny near Pineville.
Stop Ideas Near China Grove
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 China Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 79.12 mi (127.33 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 Pineville
Pineville is a city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
| Population | 9,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.0832000, -80.8923000 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pineville (-80.8923, 35.0832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.22 | $36.44 |
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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