Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winston-Salem, NC
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The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Jonesville, NC covers 43.3 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Salem Parkway, I 77, NC 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.5 miles on Salem Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Parkway | 32.5 mi | 38m |
| I 77 | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| NC 67 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Marshall Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Jonesville, NC.
Start on North Main Street
Turn right onto West 1st Street
Turn left onto Marshall Street South
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 421; US 158; NC 150
Take the exit
Merge onto I 77
Take the exit
Turn left onto NC 67
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 41.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Marshall Street South
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 77 North: Elkin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NC 67: Jonesville, Boonville, Elkin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.63 one way
$13.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| premium | $4.64 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Winston-Salem on Wednesday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Destination
Evening in Jonesville on Wednesday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
43.3 mi in 53m, mostly highway — 32.5 mi of that is on Salem Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Salem Parkway and I 77. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West 1st Street.
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 43.3 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 0.4 miles (West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Marshall Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
393 ft
Total Descent
376 ft
Highest Point
1,119 ft
~37.1 mi in
Elevation Range
354 ft
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
Founded 1811
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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