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Trip from Winston-Salem, NC to Broadway, 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 50m

Distance

90.1 mi

145 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Broadway, NC, NC

Broadway, NC

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Trip Overview

This 90.1-mile drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Broadway, NC takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey through the Southeast region, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this route is budget-friendly for a day excursion. The primary roads you'll be using are US 421, Salem Parkway, and the Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway). Given its relatively short duration and focused highway profile, you won't need to worry about overnight stops.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45 miles from Winston-Salem, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 421 57.1 mi 1h 8m
Salem Parkway 18.4 mi 21m
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway) 9.4 mi 10m
Broadway Road 3.1 mi 4m
North Main Street 1.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 421 — 57.1 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Broadway, 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 left at fork onto US 421

12 mi · 13 min · US 421
Toward I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto US 421

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 421
Exit 126 Toward US 421: Sanford Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421

45 mi · 54 min · US 421
Exit 126A Toward US 421 South: Sanford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 421

9.4 mi · 10 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 144 Toward NC 42: Sanford, Fuquay-Varina Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto NC 42

3.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway Road
11

Continue on North Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
12

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 50-minute trip, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize your day. Since it's a relatively short, highway-focused drive of 90.1 miles, you won't need to plan for extensive stops. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without a major turn is 57.1 miles on US 421. The $14 fuel cost suggests it's a good idea to fill up before you depart Winston-Salem to ensure you have enough for the entire journey, especially if you plan on any local driving upon arrival in Broadway.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45 miles from Winston-Salem, NC, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broadway, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Winston-Salem, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Winston-Salem, NC

This is one driving day of about 90.1 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Winston-Salem, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 421 for about 57.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Pleasant Garden, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pleasant Garden, NC

45 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

Greensboro, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Asheboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

West End Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13367234774

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Kyles Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kernersville, North Carolina

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 12.9

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13364974327

Visit website

West End Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13367234774

Visit website

Kyles Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 12.9

Kernersville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13364974327

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 57.9

Siler City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 57.9

Siler City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 83.6

Sanford, North Carolina

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 83.6

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 83.6

Sanford, North Carolina

+31880109500

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 83.6

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18776642738

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 83.6

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 83.6

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 25.7

Greensboro, North Carolina

+13368529721

Visit website

All A Flutter Farms LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 19.3

High Point, North Carolina

+13364545651

Visit website

Kiwanis Family Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 83.6

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+19197758247

Visit website

ICY RICH GIRLS MUSEUM

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 19.3

Greensboro, North Carolina

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13369474244

Visit website

Safari Nation Winston-Salem

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13365233355

Visit website

Adventure Landing Winston-Salem

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13367684730

Visit website

The Pint Sized Pasture

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 83.6

Sanford, North Carolina

+19194984466

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 85.6 — 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 | US 421

Keep slight left at fork onto US 421 toward I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durh...
7
31.3 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 421

Take the exit onto US 421 toward US 421: Sanford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 126 Toward US 421: Sanford
8
31.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 421

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward US 421 South: Sanford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 126A Toward US 421 South: Sanford
8
85.6 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Take the exit toward NC 42: Sanford, Fuquay-Varina

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 144 Toward NC 42: Sanford, Fuquay-Varina

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.09 one way

$28.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.41 $30.81
premium $4.70 $16.68 $33.35
diesel $5.61 $19.89 $39.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27 0 $9.46 $4.32
Efficient EV 22.5 0 $7.88 $3.60
EV Truck/SUV 36 0 $12.61 $5.77

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Winston-Salem, NC

Late night in Winston-Salem on Sunday

Local time

12:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broadway, NC

Late night in Broadway on Sunday

Local time

12:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Clear

SW 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

19 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 50m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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-centric experience for 84% of this 90.1-mile route. The drive features a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 57.1 miles on US 421, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. You'll transition from Salem Parkway onto US 421, and later utilize the Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway). This profile suggests a journey where you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, higher-speed roads, with fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops along the way.

84% 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: 57.1 mi on US 421.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 and Salem Parkway. 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 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 90.1 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: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.3 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Winston-Salem, NC to Broadway, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Durham along the way.

Durham

19.1 mi in | ~23m | via US 421

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 50m. Total distance: 90.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.1 miles on US 421. 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 Broadway, 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 (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.3 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broadway, 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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