Origin
Winston-Salem, NC
Morning in Winston-Salem on Sunday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winston-Salem, NC to Bethel, 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 24m
Distance
66.8 mi
107 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethel, NC
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Winston-Salem, NC to Bethel, NC? This 66.8-mile drive will take you about 1 hour and 24 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, single-day journey with a modest fuel cost estimated at $11. You'll primarily be on local roads, making it a turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed dash. The route stays within North Carolina, so you won't cross state lines. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a one-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reidsville Highway | 25.9 mi | 29m |
| Salem Parkway | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Greensboro Urban Loop | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| Law Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| North O'Henry Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| I 40 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Reidsville Highway
— 25.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Bethel, NC.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
3
Merge onto US 421; US 158; NC 150
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421; NC 150
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Salem Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 40
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 212B
Toward I 73 North, I 840 East: PTI-GSO Airport, Martinsville
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 73; I 840
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Greensboro Urban Loop
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 840
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Greensboro Urban Loop
Toward I 840 East: Raleigh
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 14A-B
Toward US 29: Greensboro, Danville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14B
Toward US 29 North: Danville
11
Merge onto US 29
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North O'Henry Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 29
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Reidsville Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
154 ft
·
3 sec
15
Turn straight onto Law Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Law Road
16
Arrive at destination
Law Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Winston-Salem, 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 0.5 and 34 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 73 North, I 840 East: PTI-GSO Airport, Martinsville
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 212B
Toward I 73 North, I 840 East: PTI-GSO Airport,...
7
23.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 840 / Greensboro Urban Loop
Keep slight left at fork onto I 840 / Greensboro Urban Loop toward I 840 East: Raleigh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 840 East: Raleigh
8
34 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 29: Greensboro, Danville
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 14A-B
Toward US 29: Greensboro, Danville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.45 one way
$20.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Bethel, NC
Morning in Bethel on Sunday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m 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 only 29% of the journey on highways. The longest stretch without a turn is 25.9 miles along Reidsville Highway. You'll navigate through a mix of roads, including Salem Parkway and Greensboro Urban Loop, which will feel more like city driving at times, interspersed with quieter local routes. The road character shifts throughout, requiring your attention for frequent adjustments.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.9 mi on Reidsville Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.8 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
933 ft
603 ft
Total Climb
222 ft
Total Descent
530 ft
Highest Point
933 ft
~9.5 mi in
Elevation Range
329 ft
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.
Between Winston-Salem, NC and Bethel, NC, road signs point toward Martinsville and Danville.
Martinsville
19.1 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 40
Danville
34 mi in
|
~40m
About the Cities
Starting 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 24m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.9 miles on Reidsville Highway. 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 Bethel, 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 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 Bethel, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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