Pine Level, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is 202.5 miles and takes about 4 hours 7 minutes via US 220, Andrew Jackson Highway, and American Indian Highway, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. You'll experience a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a varied trip that's manageable in a single day. Plan for a straightforward trip with minimal complexity, suitable for a quick transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.3 miles from Pine Level, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 220
62.7 mi
1h 11m
Andrew Jackson Highway
37.1 mi
41m
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi
36m
I 74
32.3 mi
37m
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi
11m
Seven Creeks Highway
7.8 mi
13m
New Britton Highway East
3.4 mi
6m
John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 220
— 62.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Traffic on I-73
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
1 PM
~663 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,124
Quietest
2 AM
~48 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Level, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
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Start on Pine Level Church Road
1.9 mi·7 min·Pine Level Church Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto M M Ray Road
0.6 mi·1 min·M M Ray Road
3
Turn left onto NC 905
7.8 mi·13 min·Seven Creeks Highway
4
At end of road, turn left onto NC 130
3.4 mi·6 min·New Britton Highway East
5
Continue on NC 130
1.5 mi·2 min·Vinson Boulevard
6
Continue on NC 130
0.2 mi·28 sec·East Love Mill Road
7
Turn right onto US 701 Bypass; NC 130
1.4 mi·2 min·South J K Powell Boulevard
8
Continue on US 701 Bypass; NC 130
0.5 mi·51 sec·South Powell Boulevard
9
Continue on US 701 Bypass; NC 130
0.2 mi·17 sec·Jk Powell Boulevard
10
Continue on US 701 Bypass; NC 130
1.4 mi·2 min·Powell Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
12
Merge onto US 74; US 76
17 mi·18 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
13
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi·36 min·American Indian Highway
14
Continue on US 74
20 mi·23 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
11 mi·11 min·G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 311Toward US 1: RockinghamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 1
1.1 mi·1 min·US 1
Use the right lane.
18
Turn straight onto US 220
4.4 mi·6 min·US 220
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 220
0.4 mi·36 sec·US 220
Use the left lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
58 mi·1 hr 4 min·US 220
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: AsheboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
31 mi·35 min·I 74
Exit 80Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-SalemUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74
1.0 mi·1 min·I 74
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
23
Merge onto I 40
2.0 mi·2 min·I 40
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward US 52 North: Mount AiryUse the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto US 52; NC 8
2.1 mi·2 min·John Gold Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 109BToward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem ParkwayUse the right lane.
27
Merge onto US 421; US 158; NC 150
0.4 mi·34 sec·Salem Parkway
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 233AToward Main StreetUse the slight right lane.
29
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour drive time, leaving Pine Level in the morning should allow you to reach Winston-Salem with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop and a 62.7-mile stretch on US 220, you can easily manage your breaks. Consider filling up your fuel tank before you leave Pine Level to keep your estimated $31 fuel cost in check. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you, but an earlier start ensures a relaxed pace.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.3 miles from Pine Level, NC, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.3 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winston-Salem, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pine Level, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pine Level, NC
This is one driving day of about 202.5 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Pine Level, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 220 for about 62.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 100.5 and 201.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
100.5 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 311
Toward US 1: Rockingham
8
106.8 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220 toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...
9
164.6 mi into trip|~3h 21m 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
8
201.3 mi into trip|~4h 5m 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
201.9 mi into trip|~4h 6m 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
$29.53 one way
$59.06 round trip
$3.70/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.18
$33.32
$66.65
premium
$4.59
$36.56
$73.12
diesel
$5.68
$45.25
$90.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.8
0
$21.26
$9.72
Efficient EV
50.6
0
$17.72
$8.10
EV Truck/SUV
81
1
$28.35
$12.96
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Pine Level, NC
Morning
in Pine Level on Saturday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
SW 3 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Winston-Salem, NC
Morning
in Winston-Salem on Saturday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
SW 3 to 10 mph8% chanceLive forecast
47°F
Aberdeen, NC
101 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
4h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 55% of this 202.5-mile route is on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a main road, US 220, is 62.7 miles. You'll transition between highway cruising and surface roads, so expect varied driving conditions. This mix means you'll encounter areas with more frequent exits and intersections as you move between highway segments.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.7 mi on US 220.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 100.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 202.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 100.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.8 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.6 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Top landmarks
•Old Salem — historic district and open-air museum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A.
•Reynolds Building — historic skyscraper in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A.
•Home Moravian Church — church building in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 202.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.7 miles on US 220. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 100.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.8 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.6 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Winston-Salem, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
