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Distance from Salisbury to Winston-Salem

Driving Distance
38.7 mi 62.2 km
Flying Distance
32.0 mi 51.4 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Salisbury, North Carolina to Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 38.7 mi (62.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 32.0 mi (51.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 38 minutes

Traveling highway, moderate in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 59 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Salisbury
Place Salisbury
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.670973
Longitude -80.474226
GPS 35.670973° N, 80.474226° W
Local Time 3:41 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Winston-Salem
Place Winston-Salem
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.094822
Longitude -80.243403
GPS 36.094822° N, 80.243403° W
Local Time 3:41 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Salisbury, North Carolina to Winston-Salem, North Carolina covers 38.7 mi (62.2 km) in a northeast direction. This highway, moderate route typically takes 38 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (38.7-42.5 miles / 62-68 km). The primary route shown here saves 15 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 59 mph (95 km/h).

Available Routes

I-85 N and I-285
38.7 mi 38 minutes
Shortest Fastest
US-601 N and I-40 E
42.1 mi 51 minutes
NC-801 N
42.5 mi 52 minutes

Route Map Visualization

Route map from Salisbury to Winston-Salem

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.