Origin
Maine, NC
Late night in Maine on Saturday
Local time
5:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maine, NC to Moravian Falls, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
48.7 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Moravian Falls, NC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Maine, NC to Moravian Falls, NC covers 48.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 421, Liberty Church Road, Yadkinville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on US 421. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 48.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Maine, NC to Moravian Falls, NC covers 48.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m, 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 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 421 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 5m drive. You will face about 10 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 0.5 miles (Country Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 601 / Yadkinville Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 158
Turn left onto US 158
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Country Lane
Turn right onto Country Lane
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.
5
45.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward NC 16 South, NC 18: Wilkesboro, Taylorsville, Lenoir
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 16 South, NC 18: Wilkesboro, Taylorsv...
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 Moravian Falls, NC, road signs point toward Taylorsville and Lenoir.
Taylorsville
45.3 mi in
|
~59m
Lenoir
45.3 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 421 | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| Liberty Church Road | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| 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 |
| Moravian Falls Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Cherry Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 421
— 22.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and Moravian Falls, 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
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US 421
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NC 16 South, NC 18: Wilkesboro, Taylorsville, Lenoir
11
Turn right onto NC 18
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cherry Street
12
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Moravian Falls Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Moravian Falls Road
14
Arrive at destination
Moravian Falls Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from Maine, NC · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Maine, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Moravian Falls, NC
The final approach into Moravian Falls, 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
$7.59 one way
$15.19 round trip
$3.96/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| premium | $4.78 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Moravian Falls, NC
Late night in Moravian Falls on Saturday
Local time
5:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
7 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 5m 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 Moravian Falls, NC covers 48.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 421, Liberty Church Road, Yadkinville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 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 $7.59 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 is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 158): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Country Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 601 / Yadkinville Road): Navigation decision point.
Between Maine, NC and Moravian Falls, NC, road signs point toward Taylorsville and Lenoir.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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