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

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Weddington, NC is about 95.7 miles (154 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.68 mi
01h 50m
Flight
79.91 mi
128.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.91 mi
Kilometers
128.6 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.68 mi
Kilometers
153.99 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weddington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Sun, Apr 19, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-04-18T20:38
Arrive Weddington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
China Grove
NC

Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

From Winston-Salem
47.8 mi
00h 55m
To Weddington
47.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph W
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.5 mi · 24 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    34.9 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 485 Inner, I 485 Outer: Matthews, Huntersville

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 485 South Inner: Matthews

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway

    19.4 mi · 21 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Providence Road, Weddington

    1559 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Providence Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Providence Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Weddington Road

    804 ft · 16 sec · Weddington Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Weddington Road

    89 m · 5 sec · Weddington Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road

    78 m · 6 sec · Weddington Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Gold Memorial Expressway
64.2 mi · 67%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
25.5 mi · 27%
Providence Road
2.75 mi · 3%
I 485 South Inner
1.31 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.49 mi · 1%
NC 16
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

John Gold Memorial Expressway

Continue straight

34.9 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
79.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
China Grove
00h 55m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Mostly Sunny near Weddington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.7 miles (154 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 47.8 miles from Winston-Salem and 47.8 miles from Weddington.

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

The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Mostly Sunny near Weddington.

Stop Ideas Near China Grove

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

8 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

16 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

41 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

43 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Weddington. Straight-line distance: 79.91 mi (128.6 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

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

#2 Weddington

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population11,389
Coordinates35.0223700, -80.7609000
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Weddington (-80.7609, 35.02237)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.78 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.78
6.76 gal · 25.56 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.39 $26.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.78 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.62 $19.01 $38.02

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Weddington. The current time is 20:38:42.

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.