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Trip from Maine, NC to Badin, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

52.3 mi

84 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Maine, NC, NC

Maine, NC

Mohan Nannapaneni

human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America

Badin, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Maine, NC to Badin, NC covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Salisbury Road, Jake Alexander Boulevard North, Faith Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 52.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Salisbury Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Maine, NC to Badin, NC is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Maine, NC to Badin, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Salisbury Road
Jake Alexander Boulevard North
Faith Road
North Main Street
South Main Gq Street
Sides Road
West Gold Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Salisbury Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and Badin, NC.

1

Start on Oak Grove Church Road

49 ft · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
2

Turn left

3.8 mi · 7 min
3

Continue on Salisbury Road

13 mi · 20 min · Salisbury Road
4

Turn right onto Jake Alexander Boulevard North

7.4 mi · 12 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard North
5

Turn right onto Faith Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Faith Road
6

Turn left onto North Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
7

Continue on South Main Gq Street

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Main Gq Street
8

Turn right

0.3 mi · 24 sec
9

Continue straight

0.7 mi · 57 sec
10

Turn left onto Sides Road

3.6 mi · 6 min · Sides Road
11

Merge slight right

12 mi · 18 min
12

Turn left onto West Gold Street

7.7 mi · 12 min · West Gold Street
13

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.2 mi from Maine, NC · 42m into the drive

city in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salisbury, NC

26 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

Clinton, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salisbury, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Maine, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Badin, NC

The final approach into Badin, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.18 one way

$16.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $8.94 $17.88
premium $4.70 $9.68 $19.36
diesel $5.61 $11.55 $23.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.7 0 $5.49 $2.51
Efficient EV 13.1 0 $4.58 $2.09
EV Truck/SUV 20.9 0 $7.32 $3.35

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Maine, NC

Morning in Maine on Saturday

Local time

9:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Badin, NC

Morning in Badin on Saturday

Local time

9:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 25m 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 Maine, NC to Badin, NC covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Salisbury Road, Jake Alexander Boulevard North, Faith Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 26.2 miles from Maine, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.18 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.

The drive from Maine, NC to Badin, NC is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Maine, NC to Badin, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Maine, NC to Badin, 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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