How far is Maine, NC from Spruce Pine, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Spruce Pine, NC is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.51 mi
02h 23m
Flight
84.99 mi
136.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.99 mi
Kilometers
136.78 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.51 mi
Kilometers
181.07 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spruce Pine
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Thu, Apr 16, 2:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-16T09:54
Arrive Spruce Pine
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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

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
Icard
NC

Township in Burke County, North Carolina

From Maine
56.2 mi
01h 11m
To Spruce Pine
56.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Spruce Pine.

  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

    82.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 226: Marion, Shelby

    1541 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    15 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Peppers Creek Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Peppers Creek Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peppers Creek Road

    705 ft · 23 sec · Peppers Creek Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Altapass Highway

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Altapass Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oak Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yadkinville Road
83.9 mi · 75%
Altapass Highway
4.86 mi · 4%
Peppers Creek Road
4.5 mi · 4%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 2%
NC 226
1.47 mi · 1%
Oak Grove Church Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Yadkinville Road

Merge slight left

82.7 mi · 01h 34m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
85 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Icard
01h 11m from Maine
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maine and Mostly Sunny near Spruce Pine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maine to Spruce Pine?

The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Icard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Maine and 56.3 miles from Spruce Pine.

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

The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maine and Mostly Sunny near Spruce Pine.

Stop Ideas Near Icard

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

58 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

80 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

81 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

92 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Spruce Pine. Straight-line distance: 84.99 mi (136.78 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Spruce Pine

#2 Spruce Pine

Town in North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,126
Coordinates35.9154000, -82.0645600
Altitude780
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Spruce Pine (-82.06456, 35.9154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.03 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
7.94 gal · 30.06 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.58 $35.17
Premium $4.78 $18.97 $37.94
Diesel $5.62 $22.33 $44.65

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Spruce Pine. The current time is 09:54:13.

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.