Origin
East Spencer, NC
Night in East Spencer on Friday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Spencer, NC to Maine, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Spencer, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from East Spencer, NC to Maine, NC covers 22.5 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 601, West Innes Street, South Long Es Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on US 601. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 22.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 601 and West Innes Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.6 miles on US 601.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 601 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 601 and West Innes Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Long Es Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Long Es Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (East 11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Confederate Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Long Es Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Long Es Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East 11th Street
Turn right onto East 11th Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Confederate Avenue
Turn left onto Confederate Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
West Innes Street
Turn right onto West Innes Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Oak Grove Church Road
Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 601 | 16.6 mi | 27m |
| West Innes Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Long Es Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Mahaley Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 158 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Confederate Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Long Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 11th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 601
— 16.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Spencer, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on Weant Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Weant Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto South Long Es Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Long Es Street
3
Continue on North Long Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Long Street
4
Turn right onto East 11th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 11th Street
5
Continue on Club House Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Club House Drive
6
Turn left onto Confederate Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Confederate Avenue
7
Continue on Mahaley Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mahaley Avenue
8
Turn right onto West Innes Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Innes Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 601
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
US 601
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 601
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
US 601
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 158
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 158
12
Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
13
Arrive at destination
Oak Grove Church Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Maine, NC
Night in Maine on Friday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Spencer, NC to Maine, NC covers 22.5 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 601, West Innes Street, South Long Es Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from East Spencer, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Long Es Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (East 11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Confederate Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from East Spencer, NC to Maine, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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