Richmond to Winston-Salem by train
Winston-Salem lies 296 km (184 mi) south-west of Richmond, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 361 km (224 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Richmond | Winston-Salem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 226,610 | 241,218 |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 283 m (928 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Broad Street Station, Hull Street Station, Westham Station | Union Station |
| Postal codes | 23173–23298 | 27101–27199 |
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Common questions
How far is Winston-Salem from Richmond?
296 km (184 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Richmond; by road roughly 361 km (224 mi).
How long does it take to get from Richmond to Winston-Salem by train?
About 4 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Richmond and Winston-Salem?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.