How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Sherrills Ford, NC?

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Sherrills Ford, NC is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.81 mi
01h 21m
Flight
53.15 mi
85.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.15 mi
Kilometers
85.54 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.81 mi
Kilometers
97.86 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherrills Ford
Mon, Jun 1, 11:42 PM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Tue, Jun 2, 1:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-06-01T22:20
Arrive Sherrills Ford
Mon, Jun 1, 11:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winston-Salem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Harmony
NC

Town in north Carolina

From Winston-Salem
30.4 mi
00h 40m
To Sherrills Ford
30.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Sherrills Ford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Sherrills Ford.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1848 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1168 ft · 31 sec · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Marshall Street South

    92 m · 5 sec · Marshall Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West

    804 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville

    1 km · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Statesville

    1505 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    35.1 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2757 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 21: Statesville

    1433 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Sullivan Road

    676 ft · 14 sec · Sullivan Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Sullivan Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sullivan Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Davie Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Davie Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Trade Street

    965 ft · 23 sec · South Trade Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Front Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Buffalo Shoals Road

    8.4 mi · 14 min · Buffalo Shoals Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Hudson Chapel Road

    1118 ft · 25 sec · Hudson Chapel Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kale Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kale Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    25 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Long Island Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Long Island Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Monbo Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Monbo Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Mollys Backbone Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Mollys Backbone Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sherrills Ford Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sherrills Ford Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sherrills Ford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Sherrills Ford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
35.9 mi · 59%
Buffalo Shoals Road
8.4 mi · 14%
Salem Parkway
4.51 mi · 7%
Mollys Backbone Road
2.72 mi · 4%
Monbo Road
1.32 mi · 2%
Kale Road
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

35.1 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harmony
00h 40m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherrills Ford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Sherrills Ford?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Winston-Salem and 30.4 miles from Sherrills Ford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherrills Ford.

Stop Ideas Near Harmony

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harmony, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harmony.

RAIL

Salisbury

42 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

49 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

50 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

51 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Sherrills Ford. Straight-line distance: 53.15 mi (85.54 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Sherrills Ford

#2 Sherrills Ford

Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina

Population1,007
Coordinates35.6204100, -80.9864700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Sherrills Ford (-80.98647, 35.62041)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.03
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.52 $17.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.78 $10.27 $20.55
Diesel $5.62 $12.09 $24.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Sherrills Ford. The current time is 22:20:29.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.