Origin
Jonesville, NC
Afternoon in Jonesville on Saturday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesville, 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
47m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Jonesville, NC to Maine, NC is 34.8 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Liberty Church Road and I-77, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically North Carolina. It offers a straightforward drive, primarily on well-maintained roads. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option for a quick local journey or an easy add-on to a larger trip in the area. You won't encounter major logistical challenges on this route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Church Road | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| I 77 | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| US 601 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| US 21 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Lone Hickory Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Country Lane | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US 421 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Winston Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Liberty Church Road
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesville, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on US 21 BUS
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bridge Street
2
Turn straight onto NC 67
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Winston Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge onto I 77; US 21 BYP
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 77; US 21 BYP
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 421 South: Yadkinville, Winston-Salem
6
Merge onto US 421
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 421
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
8
Turn right onto US 21
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 21
9
Turn left onto Lone Hickory Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lone Hickory Road
10
Turn right onto Liberty Church Road
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Liberty Church Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 601
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 601
12
Turn left onto Country Lane
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Lane
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 158
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 158
14
Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
15
Arrive at destination
Oak Grove Church Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Jonesville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 34.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 421 South: Yadkinville, Winston-Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 421 South: Yadkinville, Winston-Salem
4
27.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 601
At end of road, turn right onto US 601
Navigation decision point
6
32 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Country Lane
Turn left onto Country Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
34.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 158
At end of road, turn left onto US 158
Navigation decision point
4
34.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Oak Grove Church Road
Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Maine on Saturday
Local time
2:25 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
11 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
47m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive experience, with 56% of it on highway. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 8.1 miles on Liberty Church Road, offering a consistent pace before merging onto I-77. The transition between these road types is smooth, providing a varied but manageable driving feel. Expect a blend of quicker highway travel and potentially more local road conditions as you navigate between Jonesville and Maine. The overall drive is not overly demanding, making it accessible for most drivers.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Liberty Church Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles (US 601): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (Country Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jonesville, NC to Maine, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
Winston-Salem
9.7 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Liberty Church Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles (US 601): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (Country Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maine, NC before heading back.
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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