Origin
Maine, NC
Afternoon in Maine on Saturday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maine, NC to Jonesville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
34.6 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 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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
The drive from Maine, NC to Jonesville, NC covers 34.6 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Liberty Church Road, I 77, Yadkinville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Liberty Church Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Church Road | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| I 77 | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Yadkinville Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| US 21 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Lone Hickory Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Country Lane | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US 421 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| NC 67 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Liberty Church Road
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and Jonesville, NC.
1
Start on Oak Grove Church Road
48 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
2
Turn left onto US 158
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 158
3
Turn right onto Country Lane
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Lane
4
Turn right onto US 601
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Yadkinville Road
5
Continue on Liberty Church Road
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Liberty Church Road
6
Turn left onto Lone Hickory Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lone Hickory Road
7
Turn right onto US 21
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 21
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge onto US 421
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 421
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 265A
Toward I 77 North: Elkin
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 77
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 77
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 82
Toward NC 67: Jonesville, Boonville, Elkin
13
Turn left onto NC 67
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 67
14
Arrive at destination
US 21 BUS
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 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.7 — 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
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 601 / Yadkinville Road
Turn right onto US 601 / Yadkinville Road
Navigation decision point
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 421
Merge onto US 421
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 77 North: Elkin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 265A
Toward I 77 North: Elkin
6
32.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward NC 67: Jonesville, Boonville, Elkin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 82
Toward NC 67: Jonesville, Boonville, Elkin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
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
Jonesville, NC
Afternoon in Jonesville on Saturday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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?
34.6 mi in 48m — 45% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Liberty Church Road.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 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 early in the drive near US 158.
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 34.6 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: near the start (US 158): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 601 / Yadkinville Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (US 421): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Between Maine, NC and Jonesville, NC, road signs point toward Boonville and Elkin.
Boonville
32.7 mi in
|
~44m
Elkin
32.7 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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: near the start (US 158): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 601 / Yadkinville Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (US 421): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jonesville, 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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