How far is East Spencer, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from East Spencer, NC to Maine, NC is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.57 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.37 mi
29.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.37 mi
Kilometers
29.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.57 mi
Kilometers
36.32 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Thu, Apr 16, 1:49 PM EDT
Return by in East Spencer
Thu, Apr 16, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Spencer
2026-04-16T13:13
Arrive Maine
Thu, Apr 16, 1:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Spencer
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cooleemee
NC

Human settlement in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America

From East Spencer
11.2 mi
00h 17m
To Maine
11.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Spencer and Maine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Spencer and Maine.

  1. 1

    Start on Weant Street

    750 ft · 38 sec · Weant Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Long Es Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Long Es Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Long Street

    2460 ft · 1 min · North Long Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 11th Street

    2457 ft · 2 min · East 11th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Club House Drive

    2054 ft · 1 min · Club House Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Confederate Avenue

    2478 ft · 1 min · Confederate Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Mahaley Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mahaley Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Innes Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Innes Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2716 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Spencer and Maine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Innes Street
19 mi · 84%
South Long Es Street
0.89 mi · 4%
Mahaley Avenue
0.73 mi · 3%
Confederate Avenue
0.47 mi · 2%
North Long Street
0.47 mi · 2%
East 11th Street
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Innes Street

Continue straight

9.43 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cooleemee
00h 17m from East Spencer
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Spencer and Mostly Sunny near Maine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Spencer to Maine?

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cooleemee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from East Spencer and 11.3 miles from Maine.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Spencer and Mostly Sunny near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Cooleemee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cooleemee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cooleemee.

RAIL

Salisbury

18 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

28 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Kannapolis

35 mi away
201 South Main St.
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

42 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Spencer and Maine. Straight-line distance: 18.37 mi (29.56 km).

East Spencer

#1 East Spencer

City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,556
Coordinates35.6818100, -80.4322800
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
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#2 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Weant Street (-80.432809, 35.681613)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.01 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.6 gal · 6.02 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.54 $7.09
Premium $4.78 $3.82 $7.64
Diesel $5.62 $4.50 $9.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between East Spencer and Maine. The current time is 13:13:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.