How far is Fairplains, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Fairplains, NC to Maine, NC is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.39 mi
00h 53m
Flight
38.62 mi
62.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.62 mi
Kilometers
62.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.39 mi
Kilometers
77.87 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Fri, Apr 17, 7:17 PM EDT
Return by in Fairplains
Fri, Apr 17, 8:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairplains
2026-04-17T18:23
Arrive Maine
Fri, Apr 17, 7:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairplains
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Arlington
NC

Town in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Fairplains
23.9 mi
00h 26m
To Maine
24.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairplains and Maine.

  1. 1

    Start on Sparta Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sparta Road

  2. 2

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Statesville Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Statesville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 421 South: Winston-Salem

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1518 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lone Hickory Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lone Hickory Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Liberty Church Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Liberty Church Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2615 ft · 44 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 Fairplains and Maine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 421 South
19.8 mi · 41%
Liberty Church Road
8.15 mi · 17%
Statesville Road
3.05 mi · 6%
Lone Hickory Road
2.76 mi · 6%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 5%
Sparta Road
1.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 421 South

Take the ramp right toward US 421 South: Winston-Salem

19.5 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 26m from Fairplains
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairplains and Sunny near Maine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairplains to Maine?

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Fairplains and 24.5 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairplains and Sunny near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arlington, 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 Arlington.

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

55 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

57 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Lexington

69 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

70 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairplains and Maine. Straight-line distance: 38.62 mi (62.15 km).

Fairplains

#1 Fairplains

Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Population2,120
Coordinates36.1984700, -81.1528600
Altitude391
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: Sparta Road (-81.152859, 36.19847)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.55
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.77 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.57 $15.15
Premium $4.78 $8.17 $16.34
Diesel $5.62 $9.62 $19.23

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairplains and Maine. The current time is 18:23:13.

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.