How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Thomasville, NC?

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Thomasville, NC is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.54 mi
28.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.54 mi
Kilometers
28.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20 mi
Kilometers
32.19 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thomasville
Fri, May 1, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Fri, May 1, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-05-01T07:28
Arrive Thomasville
Fri, May 1, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winston-Salem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wallburg
NC

Human settlement in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Winston-Salem
10 mi
00h 15m
To Thomasville
10 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Thomasville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2610 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp sharp left toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East

    917 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    1415 ft · 22 sec · Salem Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Lexington

    1258 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro

    1325 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2506 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 109: Clemmonsville Road, Thomasville

    1126 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South Frontage Road

    2442 ft · 49 sec · South Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Thomasville Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Thomasville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 109

    7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 109

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    40 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 109
10 mi · 50%
Thomasville Road
5.17 mi · 26%
John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.23 mi · 11%
I 40 East
0.73 mi · 4%
North Main Street
0.49 mi · 2%
South Frontage Road
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 109

Continue on State Highway 109

7.68 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallburg
00h 15m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Partly Sunny near Thomasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Wallburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Winston-Salem and 10 miles from Thomasville.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Partly Sunny near Thomasville.

Stop Ideas Near Wallburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wallburg, 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 Wallburg.

BUS

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

12 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

High Point

13 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

13 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

Lexington

23 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 17.54 mi (28.22 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Thomasville

#2 Thomasville

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population26,713
Coordinates35.8826400, -80.0819900
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Thomasville (-80.08199, 35.88264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.67 L · about $2.81
Round trip
$5.62
1.42 gal · 5.34 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.81 $5.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.14 $6.29
Premium $4.78 $3.39 $6.78
Diesel $5.62 $3.99 $7.99

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Thomasville. The current time is 07:28:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.