Origin
Asheboro, NC
Morning in Asheboro on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Asheboro, NC to Winston-Salem, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Asheboro, NC
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Trip Overview
Connecting Asheboro to Winston-Salem is a straightforward 43.7-mile journey that typically takes about 54 minutes. Because this trip is so manageable, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel for the round trip, making this an incredibly cost-effective way to travel between these two Southeastern hubs. Since the route is entirely contained within North Carolina, the transition between these cities is seamless. Use this drive when you need a reliable, efficient link between the two regions without the stress of a long-haul commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 32.3 mi | 37m |
| I 73 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| John Gold Memorial Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| I 40 | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Presnell Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Fayetteville Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Salem Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 32.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheboro, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on US 220 BUS
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Fayetteville Street
2
Turn left onto West Presnell Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Presnell Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 73; I 74; US 220
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
31 mi
·
35 min
·
I 74
Exit 80
Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 74
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
7
Merge onto I 40
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 52 North: Mount Airy
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 52; NC 8
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 109B
Toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 421; US 158; NC 150
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Salem Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 233A
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Asheboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 43.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 80
Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
6
37.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 74
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74 toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
6
40 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward US 52 North: Mount Airy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 52 North: Mount Airy
8
42.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 109B
Toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway
7
43.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 233A
Toward Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Winston-Salem, NC
Morning in Winston-Salem on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience as you spend 94% of your time on major thoroughfares. You will primarily navigate via I-74, I-73, and the John Gold Memorial Expressway, which keeps the pace consistent and predictable. The most significant portion of your travel includes a 32.3-mile stretch on I-74, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. Because this is a high-speed route, you will find it lacks the technical navigation of local roads, instead offering a direct, no-nonsense path to your destination. It is an ideal drive for those who prefer the speed and structure of an interstate over the winding nature of backroads.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.3 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 73. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near I 74.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 43.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Asheboro, NC to Winston-Salem, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.
Statesville
37.1 mi in
|
~44m
|
via I 74
About the Cities
Arriving in Winston-Salem, NC
Full guide →Winston-Salem is a city in North Carolina. It has an approximate population of 251,000 (2022). Winston-Salem is one of three cities that make up the Piedmont Triad; the others are Greensboro and High Point.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.3 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Winston-Salem, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winston-Salem, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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