Salem, Virginia to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Salem, Virginia from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Salem, Virginia to Winston-Salem is 83.1 miles (133.8 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located S of Salem, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 104 miles, taking about 2h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Salem, Virginia in Virginia and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.

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. 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 Salem, Virginia 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.