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

The driving distance from Spruce Pine, NC to Maine, NC is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.88 mi
01h 59m
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
110.88 mi
Kilometers
178.44 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Thu, Apr 16, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Spruce Pine
Thu, Apr 16, 12:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spruce Pine
2026-04-16T08:06
Arrive Maine
Thu, Apr 16, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spruce Pine
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 Spruce Pine
56.2 mi
00h 59m
To Maine
54.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Avenue

    14 m · 7 sec · Oak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Altapass Highway

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Altapass Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Peppers Creek Road

    705 ft · 24 sec · Peppers Creek Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Peppers Creek Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Peppers Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    15.3 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville

    1849 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Yadkinville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yadkinville Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2615 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peppers Creek Road
88.6 mi · 80%
Altapass Highway
4.86 mi · 4%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 2%
Yadkinville Road
0.65 mi · 1%
US 601
0.35 mi
Oak Grove Church Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Peppers Creek Road

Merge slight left

82.8 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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
85 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Icard
00h 59m from Spruce Pine
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spruce Pine and Mostly Sunny near Maine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 Spruce Pine and 54.6 miles from Maine.

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 25.9 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Spruce Pine and Maine. Straight-line distance: 84.99 mi (136.78 km).

Spruce Pine

#1 Spruce Pine

Town in North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,126
Coordinates35.9154000, -82.0645600
Altitude780
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: Oak Avenue (-82.064538, 35.915345)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.81 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.98
7.82 gal · 29.62 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.49 $30.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.32 $34.63
Premium $4.78 $18.68 $37.36
Diesel $5.62 $21.99 $43.98

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 Spruce Pine and Maine. The current time is 08:06:44.

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.