How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Rockwell, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Rockwell, NC is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
City in and county seat of 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 Rockwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Rockwell.
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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
1998 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Faith Road
2 mi · 3 min · Faith Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Gq Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Gq Street
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Turn right
1421 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Broad Street
23 m · 3 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Rockwell.
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
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.
Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near Rockwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Rockwell?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Winston-Salem and 22.9 miles from Rockwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Rockwell.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Lexington
Salisbury
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Rockwell. Straight-line distance: 38.98 mi (62.73 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 Rockwell
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 2,166 |
| Coordinates | 35.5512500, -80.4064500 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockwell (-80.40645, 35.55125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
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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