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Distance from Winston-Salem to Oak Ridge

Driving Distance
19.4 mi 31.1 km
Flying Distance
15.2 mi 24.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Oak Ridge, North Carolina is 19.4 mi (31.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 15.2 mi (24.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 26 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a east direction. Average speeds around 50 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

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 6:40 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Oak Ridge
Place Oak Ridge
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.173469
Longitude -79.988928
GPS 36.173469° N, 79.988928° W
Local Time 6:40 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Oak Ridge, North Carolina covers 19.4 mi (31.1 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 26 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (19.0-24.1 miles / 31-39 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 50 mph (80 km/h).

Available Routes

US-421 S
19.4 mi 26 minutes
Shortest
US-421 S and NC-68 N
24.1 mi 27 minutes
US-421 S and NC-150
19 mi 24 minutes
Fastest

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.