Origin
Claremont, NC
Late night in Claremont on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Claremont, 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
1h 10m
Distance
60.2 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Claremont, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This straightforward 60.2-mile drive from Claremont to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, will take you about 1 hour and 10 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with no need to split the journey or book an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9, making it an economical option. Primarily using I-40 and then transitioning to Salem Parkway and North Oxford Street, this trip stays within North Carolina, moving you from one part of the Southeast to another. Expect a highway-focused experience for the bulk of your travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 52.9 mi | 59m |
| Salem Parkway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| North Oxford Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 52.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremont, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on this road
188 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 70
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto North Oxford Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Oxford Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
53 mi
·
59 min
·
I 40
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 188
Toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
7
Merge onto US 421
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 233B
Toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on High Street Southwest
459 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street Southwest
10
Turn left onto Cherry Street South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cherry Street South
11
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Claremont, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 59.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 188
Toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
8
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 233B
Toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
7
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
West 2nd Street
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.41 one way
$18.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.29 | $20.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Winston-Salem on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Maine, NC
30 mi in
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
4 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
1h 10m 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?
You'll find this drive is almost entirely highway, with a 96% highway share. The majority of your time will be spent on I-40, including a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 52.9 miles. This means you'll be moving at highway speeds for most of the journey. As you approach Winston-Salem, the route transitions from I-40 to Salem Parkway and then North Oxford Street, offering a slight change in scenery and pace as you enter the city.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Salem Parkway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near I 40.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 59.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1h 10m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.9 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.2 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 59.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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