Burlington, North Carolina to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

45 miles 72.5 km · straight line
58.6 miles estimated 94.3 km · driving distance
1h 11min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
271° W bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Winston-Salem is 45 miles (72.5 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located W of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 58.6 miles, taking about 1h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Burlington, North Carolina and Winston-Salem. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Burlington, North Carolina to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 11min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 25min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Winston-Salem
36.10°N, 80.24°W
America/New_York
293m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 552.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients