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Cities Near Winston-Salem

Cities near Winston-Salem, North Carolina: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including High Point, Greensboro, Burlington. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Winston-Salem, North Carolina is High Point, about 17 mi (27 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
High Point17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Greensboro25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Burlington45 mi / 72 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Concord51 mi / 83 km1 hr 32 minDrive/railDay trip
Huntersville58 mi / 94 km1 hr 44 minDrive/railDay trip
Chapel Hill68 mi / 109 km2 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Charlotte69 mi / 111 km2 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Durham76 mi / 122 km1 hr 45 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Gastonia78 mi / 126 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Roanoke83 mi / 133 km1 hr 55 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Winston-Salem

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: High Point, Greensboro, Burlington, Concord, Huntersville. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Notable cities near Winston-Salem include High Point, Greensboro, Burlington, Concord, Huntersville. The closest is High Point, about 17 miles (27 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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