How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Southmont, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Southmont, NC is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Southmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Southmont.
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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
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
657 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Hargrave Lane
1301 ft · 28 sec · Hargrave Lane
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Turn right onto Hargrave Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Hargrave Road
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Continue on Old Linwood Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Linwood Road
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Continue on Linwood-Southmont Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Linwood-Southmont Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Linwood-Southmont Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Linwood-Southmont Road
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Turn left onto West Holloway Church Road
675 ft · 35 sec · West Holloway Church Road
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Turn left
20 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Southmont.
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 Patchy Frost then Sunny near Southmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Southmont?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Welcome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Winston-Salem and 17.6 miles from Southmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Southmont.
Stop Ideas Near Welcome
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 Welcome.
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Southmont. Straight-line distance: 29.87 mi (48.07 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 Southmont
Southmont is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6679200, -80.2670000 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southmont (-80.267, 35.66792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.27 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Mid-grade | $3.73 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
| Premium | $4.16 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| Diesel | $5.44 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
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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