How far is Maine, NC from Sherrills Ford, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Sherrills Ford, NC is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
40.54 mi
00h 59m
Flight
32.74 mi
52.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.74 mi
Kilometers
52.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.54 mi
Kilometers
65.25 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherrills Ford
Mon, Jun 1, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Tue, Jun 2, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-06-01T22:57
Arrive Sherrills Ford
Mon, Jun 1, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Maine
20.3 mi
00h 29m
To Sherrills Ford
20.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Sherrills Ford.

  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

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2757 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 21: Statesville

    1433 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Sullivan Road

    676 ft · 14 sec · Sullivan Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Sullivan Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sullivan Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Davie Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Davie Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Trade Street

    965 ft · 23 sec · South Trade Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Front Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Buffalo Shoals Road

    8.4 mi · 14 min · Buffalo Shoals Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hudson Chapel Road

    1118 ft · 25 sec · Hudson Chapel Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kale Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kale Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    25 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Long Island Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Long Island Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Monbo Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Monbo Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Mollys Backbone Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Mollys Backbone Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sherrills Ford Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sherrills Ford Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sherrills Ford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yadkinville Road
18.8 mi · 46%
Buffalo Shoals Road
8.4 mi · 21%
Mollys Backbone Road
2.72 mi · 7%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 6%
Monbo Road
1.32 mi · 3%
Kale Road
1.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Yadkinville Road

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 29m from Maine
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Maine and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherrills Ford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maine to Sherrills Ford?

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Maine and 20.3 miles from Sherrills Ford.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Maine and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherrills Ford.

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Sherrills Ford. Straight-line distance: 32.74 mi (52.69 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Sherrills Ford

#2 Sherrills Ford

Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina

Population1,007
Coordinates35.6204100, -80.9864700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Sherrills Ford (-80.98647, 35.62041)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $5.66
Round trip
$11.33
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.66 $11.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.33 $12.67
Premium $4.78 $6.83 $13.67
Diesel $5.62 $8.04 $16.08

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Sherrills Ford. The current time is 22:57:43.

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.