Origin
Maine, NC
Afternoon in Maine on Saturday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maine, NC to Badin, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner 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
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Badin, NC
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Trip Overview
Maine, NC to Badin, NC is 52.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via Salisbury Road and US 52, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a mixed driving experience that's manageable for a single day. It's a straightforward journey, making it a good option when you need to cover a moderate distance without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Road | 13.3 mi | 20m |
| US 52 | 12.5 mi | 19m |
| West Gold Street | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Jake Alexander Boulevard North | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| US 158 | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Sides Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| South Main Gq Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Salisbury Road
— 13.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and Badin, NC.
1
Start on Oak Grove Church Road
48 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
2
Turn left onto US 158
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 158
3
Continue on US 601
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Salisbury Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 601
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Jake Alexander Boulevard North
Use the straight lane.
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 onto US 52
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 52
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 52
10
Turn left onto Sides Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Sides Road
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 52
12 mi
·
18 min
·
US 52
12
Turn left onto NC 8; NC 740
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
West Gold Street
13
Arrive at destination
NC 740
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Maine, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 158
Turn left onto US 158
Navigation decision point
6
17.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 601 / Jake Alexander Boulevard North
Turn right onto US 601 / Jake Alexander Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
24.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Faith Road
Turn right onto Faith Road
Navigation decision point
6
28.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 52
Turn right onto US 52
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Sides Road
Turn left onto Sides Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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.
Destination
Badin, NC
Afternoon in Badin on Saturday
Local time
4:54 PM
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with about 31% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Salisbury Road, US 52, and West Gold Street. The longest continuous segment without a turn is 13.3 miles on Salisbury Road, providing a good amount of time on one road. The drive gradually transitions, offering a blend of faster highway travel and more local road sections as you approach your destination in Badin.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Salisbury Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 158.
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 1h 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 158): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (US 601 / Jake Alexander Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (Faith Road): Navigation decision point.
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 (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on Salisbury 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: near the start (US 158): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (US 601 / Jake Alexander Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (Faith Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Badin, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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