How far is Maine, NC from Monroe, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Monroe, NC is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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 42m.
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.
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Monroe.
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Start on Oak Grove Church Road
15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Salisbury Road
13.3 mi · 20 min · Salisbury Road
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Turn right onto Jake Alexander Boulevard North
6 mi · 10 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard North
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Take the exit right toward I 85 South, US 601 South: Charlotte
16.3 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown
944 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North
30.9 mi · 39 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North
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Continue on Skyway Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Skyway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Skyway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Monroe.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North
Turn left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North
30.9 mi · 00h 39m
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 Maine and Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Monroe?
The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Kannapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Maine and 38.1 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Kannapolis
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 Kannapolis.
Kannapolis
Salisbury
Charlotte
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 65.35 mi (105.17 km).
#1 Maine
Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9312500, -80.5456200 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,668 |
| Coordinates | 34.9854300, -80.5495100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-80.54951, 34.98543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $3.75 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $11.38 | $22.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $15.38 | $30.77 |
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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