Origin
Tobaccoville, NC
Morning in Tobaccoville on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tobaccoville, NC to Winston-Salem, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tobaccoville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This short 14.5-mile drive from Tobaccoville, NC to Winston-Salem, NC takes about 20 minutes and is perfect for a quick trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it's an economical option for a day excursion within the Southeast region. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward journey with no overnight stops needed. You'll spend most of your time on the John Gold Memorial Expressway, offering a direct path to your destination. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a brief, efficient drive without significant planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Gold Memorial Expressway | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Griffin Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Doral Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East 5th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Research Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Westinghouse Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tobaccoville Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Gold Memorial Expressway
— 9.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tobaccoville, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on Tobaccoville Road
65 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tobaccoville Road
2
Turn right onto Doral Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Doral Drive
3
Turn left onto Griffin Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Griffin Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Westinghouse Road
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
Westinghouse Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
6
Merge onto US 52
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Exit 119
Toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 110B
Toward US 311 North: Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on North Research Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Research Parkway
10
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
East 5th Street
11
Turn left onto North Main Street
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Doral Drive
Turn right onto Doral Drive
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Westinghouse Road
At end of road, turn left onto Westinghouse Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
Navigation decision point
Toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
8
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 52 / John Gold Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 / John Gold Memorial Expressway toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 119
Toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 311 North: Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Downtown
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 110B
Toward US 311 North: Martin Luther King Jr Driv...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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 highway-focused experience on this 14.5-mile route, with 71% of it being on main roads like the John Gold Memorial Expressway and Griffin Road. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is a substantial 9.9 miles on the John Gold Memorial Expressway. This suggests a drive characterized by consistent speeds and limited complexity, allowing you to settle in for a straightforward journey. The presence of Doral Drive at the end indicates a slight shift as you approach your destination, but the overall feel remains predominantly highway.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on John Gold Memorial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John Gold Memorial Expressway and Griffin Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Doral Drive.
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 14.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Doral Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Westinghouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Tobaccoville, NC to Winston-Salem, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
13.6 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Arriving in Winston-Salem, NC
Full guide →Founded 1766
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
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 20m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on John Gold Memorial Expressway. 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: near the start (Doral Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Westinghouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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