Origin
Sherrills Ford, NC
Morning in Sherrills Ford on Sunday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sherrills Ford, 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 21m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherrills Ford, NC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
This 68.9-mile drive from Sherrills Ford, NC, to Winston-Salem, NC, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, making for a more connected experience with the surrounding Southeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $11, this is an economical option for exploring western North Carolina. The route's turn-heavy profile suggests a leisurely pace, perfect for a spontaneous outing or a planned excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 39.4 mi | 43m |
| Buffalo Shoals Road | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| Salem Parkway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Mollys Backbone Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Garner Bagnal Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Monbo Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Kale Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Long Island Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 39.4 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherrills Ford, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on Sherrills Ford Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sherrills Ford Road
2
Turn right onto Mollys Backbone Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Mollys Backbone Road
3
Turn straight onto Monbo Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Monbo Road
4
Turn sharp right onto Long Island Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Road
5
Turn sharp left onto Kale Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kale Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto Hudson Chapel Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Hudson Chapel Road
7
Continue on Buffalo Shoals Road
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Buffalo Shoals Road
8
Turn left onto US 70
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Garner Bagnal Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
10
Merge onto I 40
39 mi
·
43 min
·
I 40
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 188
Toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
12
Merge onto US 421
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Parkway
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 233B
Toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on High Street Southwest
459 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street Southwest
15
Turn left onto Cherry Street South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cherry Street South
16
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Sherrills Ford, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 62.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Long Island Road
Turn sharp right onto Long Island Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Hudson Chapel Road
At end of road, turn right onto Hudson Chapel Road
Navigation decision point
8
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
West 2nd Street
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.85 one way
$19.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
10:42 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
32 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 21m 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 on this route, with main roads including Mollys Backbone Road, Monbo Road, and Long Island Road. With 0% highway share, this journey keeps you on surface streets for its entire 68.9 miles, offering a consistent driving experience. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches means you'll be actively navigating throughout the 1 hour and 13-minute duration. This style of driving allows for a more intimate feel of the landscape between Sherrills Ford and Winston-Salem.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.4 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Buffalo Shoals Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near Long Island Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 13 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 4.8 miles (Long Island Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.9 miles (Hudson Chapel Road): Navigation decision point; at 62.1 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 21m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.4 miles on I 40. 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 4.8 miles (Long Island Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.9 miles (Hudson Chapel Road): Navigation decision point; at 62.1 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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