Philadelphia to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

383.6 miles 617.4 km · straight line
473 miles actual route 761.2 km · driving distance
9h 25min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
228° SW bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Philadelphia to Winston-Salem is 383.6 miles (617.4 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located SW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 473 miles, taking about 9h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania 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. 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 25min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 18min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 57min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM