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

The driving distance from Woodfin, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 149.1 miles (240 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.12 mi
02h 17m
Flight
134.81 mi
216.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.81 mi
Kilometers
216.95 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.12 mi
Kilometers
239.98 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Sat, May 30, 3:47 PM EDT
Return by in Woodfin
Sat, May 30, 6:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodfin
2026-05-30T13:29
Arrive Winston-Salem
Sat, May 30, 3:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodfin
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
Hildebran
NC

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

From Woodfin
74.5 mi
01h 08m
To Winston-Salem
74.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cottage Street

    41 m · 8 sec · Cottage Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    665 ft · 34 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elk Mountain Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Elk Mountain Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1145 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1142 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Billy Graham Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    134 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway

    2800 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street

    582 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on High Street Southwest

    140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cherry Street South

    1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1314 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Graham Freeway
140 mi · 94%
Salem Parkway
4.67 mi · 3%
Elk Mountain Road
3.36 mi · 2%
US 421 South
0.53 mi
North Main Street
0.25 mi
Cherry Street South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Billy Graham Freeway

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 32m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
134.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hildebran
01h 08m from Woodfin
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodfin and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.1 miles (240 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Hildebran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Woodfin and 74.6 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodfin and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Hildebran

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

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

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Gastonia

55 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

76 mi away
201 South Main St.
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Charlotte

76 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

87 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodfin and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 134.81 mi (216.95 km).

Woodfin

#1 Woodfin

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

Population6,679
Coordinates35.6334400, -82.5820700
Altitude645
CountryUnited States
Winston-Salem

#2 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Cottage Street (-82.582092, 35.633157)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.92 L · about $20.83
Round trip
$41.67
10.52 gal · 39.84 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.83 $41.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.30 $46.59
Premium $4.78 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.62 $29.58 $59.16

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 Woodfin and Winston-Salem. The current time is 13:29:26.

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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.