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

The driving distance from Maine, NC to East Spencer, NC is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
22.52 mi
00h 41m
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
22.52 mi
Kilometers
36.24 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Spencer
Tue, Apr 14, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Tue, Apr 14, 10:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-14T20:42
Arrive East Spencer
Tue, Apr 14, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maine
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cooleemee
NC

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

From Maine
11.2 mi
00h 20m
To East Spencer
11.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 straight onto West Innes Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Innes Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mahaley Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mahaley Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Confederate Avenue

    2478 ft · 1 min · Confederate Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Club House Drive

    2054 ft · 56 sec · Club House Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on West 11th Street

    2457 ft · 2 min · West 11th Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Long Street

    2460 ft · 1 min · North Long Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Long Es Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Long Es Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Weant Street

    750 ft · 33 sec · Weant Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salisbury Road
13.3 mi · 59%
West Innes Street
1.87 mi · 8%
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%
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 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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cooleemee
00h 20m from Maine
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maine and Sunny near East Spencer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 Maine and 11.2 miles from East Spencer.

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 4.1 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 7:08 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 Maine and Sunny near East Spencer.

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 Maine and East Spencer. Straight-line distance: 18.37 mi (29.56 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
East Spencer

#2 East Spencer

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

Population1,556
Coordinates35.6818100, -80.4322800
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: East Spencer (-80.43228, 35.68181)

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and East Spencer. The current time is 20:42:01.

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.