Montreal to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

736.9 miles 1185.9 km · straight line
884.3 miles estimated 1423.1 km · driving distance
17h 47min estimated drive time
CAD 143 - CAD 176 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Montreal from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Montreal to Winston-Salem is 736.9 miles (1185.9 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located SSW of Montreal. By car, the driving distance is approximately 884.3 miles, taking about 17h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Montreal is in Quebec, Canada, while Winston-Salem is in North Carolina, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Montreal 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 Montreal to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 47min CAD 143 - CAD 176 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 20min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~23h 7min $106–$310* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montreal & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m 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 246 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients