Long Island to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

502.6 miles 808.9 km · straight line
614.7 miles actual route 989.2 km · driving distance
12h 23min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
232° SW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Long Island to Winston-Salem is 502.6 miles (808.9 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located SW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 614.7 miles, taking about 12h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Island 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 Long Island to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 23min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 52min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 6min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM