Charlotte to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

69 miles 111.1 km · straight line
77.2 miles actual route 124.3 km · driving distance
1h 31min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Charlotte to Winston-Salem is 69 miles (111.1 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located NNE of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 77.2 miles, taking about 1h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Charlotte and Winston-Salem. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 31min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 49min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 360.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM