How far is Sparta, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Sparta, NC to Maine, NC is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
63.75 mi
01h 15m
Flight
51.01 mi
82.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.01 mi
Kilometers
82.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.75 mi
Kilometers
102.59 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Tue, May 26, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Sparta
Tue, May 26, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sparta
2026-05-25T23:26
Arrive Maine
Tue, May 26, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sparta
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
Arlington
NC

Town in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Sparta
31.7 mi
00h 37m
To Maine
32.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sparta and Maine.

  1. 1

    Start on West Whitehead Street

    1341 ft · 33 sec · West Whitehead Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Sparta Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Sparta Parkway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    978 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US-21

    24.4 mi · 36 min · US-21

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Yadkinville, Winston-Salem

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1518 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lone Hickory Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lone Hickory Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Liberty Church Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Liberty Church Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2615 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-21
36.9 mi · 58%
Liberty Church Road
8.15 mi · 13%
Lone Hickory Road
2.76 mi · 4%
US 421 South
2.68 mi · 4%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 4%
South Sparta Parkway
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US-21

Continue on US-21

24.4 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 37m from Sparta
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sparta and Patchy Fog near Maine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sparta to Maine?

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Sparta and 32.1 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sparta and Patchy Fog near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

55 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

57 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Lexington

69 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

70 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and Maine. Straight-line distance: 51.01 mi (82.09 km).

Sparta

#1 Sparta

Human settlement in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,723
Coordinates36.5054100, -81.1209200
Altitude893
CountryUnited States
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#2 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: West Whitehead Street (-81.120853, 36.505357)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.82
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.91 $17.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.97 $19.93
Premium $4.78 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.62 $12.65 $25.31

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Sparta and Maine. The current time is 23:26:33.

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.