How far is Maine, NC from Salisbury, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Salisbury, NC is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
20.19 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.42 mi
29.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.42 mi
Kilometers
29.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.19 mi
Kilometers
32.5 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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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 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Thu, Oct 15, 2:03 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Thu, Oct 15, 2:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Salisbury
Thu, Oct 15, 2:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maine
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
10.1 mi
00h 17m
To Salisbury
10.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West Innes Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Innes Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salisbury Road
13.3 mi · 66%
West Innes Street
3.1 mi · 15%
Oak Grove Church Road
0.01 mi
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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cooleemee
00h 17m from Maine
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine and Sunny near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 10.1 miles from Maine and 10.1 miles from Salisbury.

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 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 18.42 mi (29.65 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

Population33,821
Coordinates35.6709700, -80.4742300
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Salisbury (-80.47423, 35.67097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $2.67
Round trip
$5.33
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $2.67 $5.33
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.00 $6.01
Premium $4.63 $3.28 $6.57
Diesel $5.72 $4.06 $8.12

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Salisbury. The current time is 13:28:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.