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Trip from Maine, NC to Locust, NC

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

61.4 mi

99 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

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Locust, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Maine, NC to Locust, NC covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 601, Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North, Salisbury Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on US 601. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Maine, NC to Locust, NC covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 20.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in near US 601 / Jake Alexander Boulevard North.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 61.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 17.1 miles (US 601 / Jake Alexander Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.
9
23.1 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 601

Take the exit onto US 601 toward I 85 South, US 601 South: Charlotte

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 85 South, US 601 South: Charlotte
8
39.4 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 601

Take the exit onto US 601 toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 58 Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord...
8
39.6 mi into trip | ~56m in | US 601

Keep slight left at fork onto US 601 toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downt...
6
56.9 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | NC 24; NC 27

Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

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 Maine, NC to Locust, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Concord Downtown along the way.

Concord Downtown

39.4 mi in | ~55m | via US 601

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 601 20.2 mi 23m
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North 13.6 mi 15m
Salisbury Road 13.3 mi 20m
Jake Alexander Boulevard North 6 mi 9m
NC 24 4.4 mi 6m
US 158 3.8 mi 7m
Locust Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Oak Grove Church Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 601 — 20.2 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and Locust, 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

6.0 mi · 9 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard North
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the exit onto US 601

16 mi · 17 min · US 601
Toward I 85 South, US 601 South: Charlotte Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto US 601

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 601
Exit 58 Toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 601

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 601
Toward US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto US 601; NC 73 Truck

14 mi · 15 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27

4.4 mi · 6 min · NC 24; NC 27
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto Locust Avenue

209 ft · 15 sec · Locust Avenue
11

Turn left

60 ft · 5 sec
12

Turn left

413 ft · 30 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.7 mi from Maine, NC · 46m into the drive

city in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salisbury, NC

31 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

Franklin, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kannapolis, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Maine, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Locust, NC

The final approach into Locust, 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

$9.60 one way

$19.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.50 $21.00
premium $4.70 $11.36 $22.73
diesel $5.61 $13.56 $27.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.37 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.60 $3.93

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 16, 2026

Origin

Maine, NC

Night in Maine on Thursday

Local time

11:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

SW 5 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:18AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Locust, NC

Night in Locust on Thursday

Local time

11:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

39 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 24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Locust, NC covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 601, Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North, Salisbury Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 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 $9.60 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (US 601 / Jake Alexander Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Maine, NC to Locust, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Concord Downtown along the way.

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