How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Wesley Chapel, NC?

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Wesley Chapel, NC is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
96.36 mi
01h 53m
Flight
79.28 mi
127.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.28 mi
Kilometers
127.59 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.36 mi
Kilometers
155.08 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wesley Chapel
Sat, May 30, 10:31 AM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Sat, May 30, 12:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-05-30T08:37
Arrive Wesley Chapel
Sat, May 30, 10:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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

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
Landis
NC

City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Winston-Salem
48.2 mi
00h 56m
To Wesley Chapel
48.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Wesley Chapel.

  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

    2790 ft · 34 sec · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East: Monroe

    1337 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Independence Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Independence Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Independence Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Independence Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Stouts Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wesley Chapel Stouts Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Wesley Chapel Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wesley Chapel Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Wesley Chapel Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wesley Chapel Road

    62 m · 7 sec · Wesley Chapel Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1252 ft · 31 sec · Wesley Chapel Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Weddington Road

    696 ft · 17 sec · Weddington Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Price Point Drive

    20 m · 3 sec · Price Point Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Price Point Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Gold Memorial Expressway
64.2 mi · 67%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
19.9 mi · 21%
Wesley Chapel Road
3.45 mi · 4%
Independence Boulevard
3.31 mi · 3%
I 485 South Inner
1.31 mi · 1%
East Independence Boulevard
1.25 mi · 1%
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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Landis
00h 56m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wesley Chapel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Landis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Winston-Salem and 48.2 miles from Wesley Chapel.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.47 one way or $26.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wesley Chapel.

Stop Ideas Near Landis

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

5 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

20 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

39 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Lexington

45 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Wesley Chapel. Straight-line distance: 79.28 mi (127.59 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Wesley Chapel

#2 Wesley Chapel

Village in the United States

Population9,476
Coordinates35.0070900, -80.6745100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Wesley Chapel (-80.67451, 35.00709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.87 L · about $13.47
Round trip
$26.93
6.8 gal · 25.74 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.47 $26.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.06 $30.12
Premium $4.78 $16.25 $32.49
Diesel $5.62 $19.12 $38.24

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Wesley Chapel. The current time is 08:37:40.

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.