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

The driving distance from Youngsville, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
107.13 mi
01h 54m
Flight
98.98 mi
159.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.98 mi
Kilometers
159.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.13 mi
Kilometers
172.41 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Youngsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngsville
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Winston-Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngsville
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
Haw River
NC

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

From Youngsville
53.6 mi
00h 57m
To Winston-Salem
53.6 mi
00h 57m

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
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1529 ft · 55 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue

    785 ft · 22 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Wingate Street

    49 m · 5 sec · North Wingate Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Wingate Street

    942 ft · 28 sec · North Wingate Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Durham Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Durham Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Durham Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Durham Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Wake Forest Highway

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Wake Forest Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Holloway Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Holloway Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 885 North, US 70 West: Greensboro

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South 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 Youngsville 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 885 North
68.6 mi · 64%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 12%
Durham Road
11.5 mi · 11%
Wake Forest Highway
6.47 mi · 6%
Holloway Street
2.41 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 885 North

Keep slight left

42.3 mi · 00h 49m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
99 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haw River
00h 57m from Youngsville
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Youngsville 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 Youngsville to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Haw River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Youngsville and 53.6 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 99 miles (159.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Haw River

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Haw River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haw River.

RAIL

Burlington

6 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

42 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

42 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngsville and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 98.98 mi (159.3 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Youngsville

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

Population1,413
Coordinates36.0248700, -78.4744400
Altitude142
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: East Main Street (-78.474445, 36.024915)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.31 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.95
7.56 gal · 28.62 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.97 $29.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $4.78 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.62 $21.26 $42.52

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 Youngsville and Winston-Salem. The current time is 20:29:20.

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.