Origin
Burlington, NC
Late night in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, 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
53m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, NC
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Trip Overview
This short 49-mile drive from Burlington to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is easily managed within a single day, taking approximately 53 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including West Webb Avenue, South Fisher Street, and South Church Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $8, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, this route offers flexibility for when you depart and how you structure your time. It's a straightforward local journey within the Southeast region of North Carolina.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Webb Avenue | — | — |
| South Fisher Street | — | — |
| South Church Street | — | — |
| Alamance Road | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
| Sam Hunt Freeway | — | — |
| Salem Parkway | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Webb Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on South Church Street
194 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Church Street
2
Turn left onto West Webb Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Webb Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Fisher Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Fisher Street
4
Turn straight onto South Church Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Church Street
5
Turn left onto Alamance Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Alamance Road
6
Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro
7
Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Sam Hunt Freeway
8
Keep slight right
7.7 mi
·
9 min
9
Keep slight right
13 mi
·
15 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Salem Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Burlington, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.66 one way
$15.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in Winston-Salem on Sunday
Local time
3:53 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
14 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
53m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 49-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the full 53-minute duration. This means you'll be interacting with traffic signals and intersections frequently, so keep your attention sharp. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the nature of local roads implies constant engagement with the driving environment rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West Webb Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Burlington, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burlington, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 53m. Total distance: 49 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burlington, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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