Daytona Beach to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Daytona Beach from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Daytona Beach to Winston-Salem is 478.1 miles (769.5 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located N of Daytona Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 573.8 miles, taking about 11h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Daytona Beach in Florida and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Daytona Beach 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.