How far is Monroe, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Monroe, NC to Maine, NC is about 80 miles (128.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Maine.
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Start on Skyway Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Skyway Drive
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Continue on Concord Highway
30.9 mi · 39 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 Monroe 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
Continue on Concord Highway
30.9 mi · 00h 39m
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 Monroe and Sunny near Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Maine?
The road trip is about 80 miles (128.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Kannapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Monroe and 41.8 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.59 one way or $21.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Kannapolis
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 Kannapolis.
Kannapolis
Salisbury
Charlotte
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Maine. Straight-line distance: 65.35 mi (105.17 km).
#1 Monroe
City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,668 |
| Coordinates | 34.9854300, -80.5495100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $3.75 | $10.59 | $21.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $16.13 | $32.26 |
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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