State College to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is State College from Winston-Salem?

The distance from State College to Winston-Salem is 349 miles (561.6 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located SSW of State College. By car, the driving distance is approximately 418.7 miles, taking about 8h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — State College 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 State College 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.