How far is Locust, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Locust, NC to Maine, NC is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Locust and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust and Maine.
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Start on the route
126 m · 30 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
64 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
13.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
688 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601 North: Jake Alexandar Boulevard
1195 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 601 North: Salisbury National Cemetery, Veterans Health Administration Medical Center
63 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Jake Alexander Boulevard South
4.4 mi · 8 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard South
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Continue on Jake Alexander Boulevard North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard North
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
2716 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Locust and Maine.
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.
I 85 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
16.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Locust and Sunny near Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Locust to Maine?
The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Locust and 27.2 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.08 one way or $16.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Locust and Sunny near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near China Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to China Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Locust and Maine. Straight-line distance: 46.88 mi (75.44 km).
#1 Locust
Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,270 |
| Coordinates | 35.2598700, -80.4253400 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maine
Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9312500, -80.5456200 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.47 | $22.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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