How far is Maine, NC from Badin, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Badin, NC is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.31 mi
01h 25m
Flight
43.55 mi
70.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.55 mi
Kilometers
70.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.31 mi
Kilometers
84.19 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Badin
Sat, Apr 18, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-18T07:39
Arrive Badin
Sat, Apr 18, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maine
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
Granite Quarry
NC

Town in North Carolina, USA

From Maine
26.2 mi
00h 42m
To Badin
26.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SE
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Salisbury Road

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Salisbury Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jake Alexander Boulevard North

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Faith Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Faith Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Gq Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Gq Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1421 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sides Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Sides Road

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    11.6 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Gold Street

    7.7 mi · 13 min · West Gold Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · NC 740

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sides Road
15.2 mi · 29%
Salisbury Road
13.3 mi · 25%
West Gold Street
7.73 mi · 15%
Jake Alexander Boulevard North
7.44 mi · 14%
South Main Gq Street
2.34 mi · 4%
North Main Street
1.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Salisbury Road

Continue on Salisbury Road

13.3 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Granite Quarry
00h 42m from Maine
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maine and Mostly Sunny near Badin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Granite Quarry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Maine and 26.2 miles from Badin.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Granite Quarry

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

7 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Kannapolis

20 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Lexington

29 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

54 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Badin. Straight-line distance: 43.55 mi (70.09 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Badin

#2 Badin

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

Population1,934
Coordinates35.4059700, -80.1167200
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Badin (-80.11672, 35.40597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.33
Round trip
$14.66
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.33 $14.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.19 $16.39
Premium $4.78 $8.84 $17.68
Diesel $5.62 $10.40 $20.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Badin. The current time is 07:39:19.

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.