How far is Maine, NC from Ranlo, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Ranlo, NC is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
75.34 mi
01h 33m
Flight
55.36 mi
89.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.36 mi
Kilometers
89.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.34 mi
Kilometers
121.25 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ranlo
Wed, Apr 15, 7:15 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Wed, Apr 15, 8:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-15T17:42
Arrive Ranlo
Wed, Apr 15, 7:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Mooresville
NC

Town in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA

From Maine
37.7 mi
00h 46m
To Ranlo
37.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2615 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Yadkinville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Yadkinville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North, I 77 South: Wytheville, Charlotte

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South

  12. 12

    Continue on I 77 South

    2.1 mi · 2 min · I 77 South

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South

    2.3 mi · 3 min · I 77 South

  14. 14

    Continue on I-77 South

    1990 ft · 26 sec · I-77 South

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    1.1 mi · 1 min · I-77 South

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Matthews

    1201 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 485 South Outer: Pineville

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Craig Lawing Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 29, US 74: Greensboro, Spartanburg, Wilkinson Boulevard

    2308 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Cox Road, Ranlo

    1478 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cox Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cox Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Spencer Mountain Road

    2786 ft · 56 sec · Spencer Mountain Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ranlo Avenue

    13 m · 2 sec · Ranlo Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ranlo Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
27.5 mi · 36%
Yadkinville Road
17.5 mi · 23%
Craig Lawing Freeway
10.3 mi · 14%
I 85 South
9.54 mi · 13%
I-77 South
4.02 mi · 5%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Yadkinville Road

Merge slight left

16.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mooresville
00h 46m from Maine
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine and Sunny near Ranlo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Maine and 37.7 miles from Ranlo.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mooresville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

19 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

33 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

38 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

48 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Ranlo. Straight-line distance: 55.36 mi (89.1 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Ranlo

#2 Ranlo

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

Population3,708
Coordinates35.2862500, -81.1303500
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Ranlo (-81.13035, 35.28625)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.07
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.54 $21.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.78 $12.71 $25.42
Diesel $5.62 $14.96 $29.92

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 Ranlo. The current time is 17:42:08.

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.