Origin
Summerfield, NC
Morning in Summerfield on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summerfield, 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
35m
Distance
23.3 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summerfield, NC
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Trip Overview
This short, 23.3-mile drive from Summerfield, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is easily manageable in just 35 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via Salem Parkway, Oak Ridge Road, and North Main Street. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Southeast region. The mixed driving profile suggests a blend of road types, so don't expect a monotonous highway experience. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger travel plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Parkway | 10 mi | 12m |
| Oak Ridge Road | 9.3 mi | 15m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Bodenhamer Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Salem Parkway
— 10 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerfield, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on NC 150
9.3 mi
·
15 min
·
Oak Ridge Road
2
Continue on NC 150
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto NC 66
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bodenhamer Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 421 North, NC 150 West: Winston-Salem
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto US 421; NC 150
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Salem Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 233A
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NC 66 / East Bodenhamer Street
Turn left onto NC 66 / East Bodenhamer Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward US 421 North, NC 150 West: Winston-Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 421 North, NC 150 West: Winston-Salem
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway
Merge onto US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
3
22.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
South Main Street
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
10:37 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
7 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
35m 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 mixed drive on this 35-minute journey, with 43% of the route utilizing highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10 miles along Salem Parkway, offering a consistent pace for a portion of your trip. As you transition from Oak Ridge Road to North Main Street, the character of the drive will likely shift, incorporating more local road elements. This blend means you'll experience both quicker highway travel and potentially more varied conditions as you approach your destination in Winston-Salem.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Salem Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in near NC 66 / East Bodenhamer Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles (NC 66 / East Bodenhamer Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 35m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on Salem Parkway. 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 11.8 miles (NC 66 / East Bodenhamer Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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