Day trip from Winston-Salem to Greensboro
Greensboro lies 41 km (25 mi) east of Winston-Salem, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 41 km (25 mi) apart, Greensboro is a realistic day trip from Winston-Salem: about 40 min each way by road.
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| Winston-Salem | Greensboro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 241,218 | 285,342 |
| Elevation | 283 m (928 ft) | 260 m (853 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 27101–27199 | 27401–27499 |
What to see in Greensboro
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Science Center | 320,000 | 2011 |
| Guilford Courthouse National Military Park | 285,444 | 2010 |
The busiest is Greensboro Science Center at 320,000 visitors in 2011. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Greensboro
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Staying in Greensboro
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Common questions
How far is Greensboro from Winston-Salem?
41 km (25 mi) in a straight line, east of Winston-Salem; by road roughly 50 km (31 mi).
How long does it take to get from Winston-Salem to Greensboro by road?
About 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Winston-Salem and Greensboro?
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.