How far is Shelby, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Shelby, NC to Maine, NC is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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 38m.
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.
City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelby and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelby and Maine.
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Start on the route
32 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Campbell Street
151 m · 24 sec · Campbell Street
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Turn right onto North Dekalb Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Dekalb Street
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Turn right onto East Grover Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Grover Street
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Continue on Fallston Road
17.9 mi · 27 min · Fallston Road
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Keep slight right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Old Shelby Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Old Shelby Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Shelby Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Shelby Road
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Take the ramp right
1779 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
48.3 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
1849 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Yadkinville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Yadkinville Road
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Turn left onto Country Lane
2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
2615 ft · 44 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 Shelby and Maine.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Old Shelby Road
Merge slight left
48.3 mi · 00h 55m
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 Shelby and Sunny near Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelby to Maine?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Conover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Shelby and 43.4 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shelby and Sunny near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Conover
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 Conover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelby and Maine. Straight-line distance: 71 mi (114.27 km).
#1 Shelby
City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 20,145 |
| Coordinates | 35.2923500, -81.5356500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $12.94 | $25.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.15 | $28.31 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $17.50 | $35.00 |
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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