How far is Mineral Springs, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Mineral Springs, NC to Maine, NC is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Springs and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs and Maine.
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Start on Mineral Springs Church Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Mineral Springs Church Road
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Continue on Lower White Store Road
1658 ft · 46 sec · Lower White Store Road
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Continue on South Clinton Avenue
148 m · 15 sec · South Clinton Avenue
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Turn right onto Allen Street
146 m · 23 sec · Allen Street
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Turn right onto New York Avenue
108 m · 19 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn right onto W. Cliff Martin Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Monroe Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Monroe, Concord
2353 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Concord Highway
29.7 mi · 37 min · Concord Highway
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Take the exit slight right
688 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601 North: Jake Alexandar Boulevard
1195 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 601 North: Salisbury National Cemetery, Veterans Health Administration Medical Center
63 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Jake Alexander Boulevard South
4.4 mi · 8 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard South
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Continue on Jake Alexander Boulevard North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard North
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
2716 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Springs and Maine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Concord Highway
Turn right onto Concord Highway
29.7 mi · 00h 37m
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 Mineral Springs and Sunny near Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mineral Springs to Maine?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Mineral Springs and 50.8 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mineral Springs and Sunny near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
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 Concord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and Maine. Straight-line distance: 70.33 mi (113.18 km).
#1 Mineral Springs
Human settlement in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,171 |
| Coordinates | 34.9440400, -80.2411700 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maine
Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9312500, -80.5456200 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $3.96 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.48 | $32.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.40 | $38.81 |
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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