Origin
Walkertown, NC
Afternoon in Walkertown on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walkertown, 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
13m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walkertown, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This short 7.9-mile trip from Walkertown, NC, to Winston-Salem, NC, will only take about 13 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a single day, and won't require an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a relaxed journey. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $1, reflecting the short distance. Since both locations are within the Southeast region and North Carolina, you'll be staying within familiar territory. This drive is ideal for a quick commute or an easy transition between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Walkertown Road Northeast | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| East 5th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Harley Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sullivantown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Walkertown Road Northeast
— 6.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walkertown, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on Sullivantown Road
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sullivantown Road
2
Turn sharp right onto US 311
439 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 311
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Harley Drive
4
Turn slight left onto US 311
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
New Walkertown Road Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Jr Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto North Main Street
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 311 / Main Street
Turn sharp right onto US 311 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 311 / Harley Drive
Turn right onto US 311 / Harley Drive
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
North Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
East 5th Street
Turn right onto East 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.43 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| premium | $4.64 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Afternoon in Winston-Salem on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 PM
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
1 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
13m 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 for this entire 7.9-mile route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 6.6 miles along New Walkertown Road Northeast. You'll transition onto East 5th Street and then Harley Drive as you approach Winston-Salem. This isn't a high-speed journey; rather, it's a more intimate experience with the local road network, offering a feel for the community as you navigate through it.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on New Walkertown Road Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 311 / Main 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 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 311 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (US 311 / Harley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (North Martin Luther King Jr Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
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 13m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on New Walkertown Road Northeast. 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 (US 311 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (US 311 / Harley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (North Martin Luther King Jr Drive): 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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