Origin
Maine, NC
Night in Maine on Tuesday
Local time
11:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maine, NC to Mulberry, NC
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Mulberry, NC
Chris F
Trip Overview
The drive from Maine, NC to Mulberry, NC covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 19 miles on US 421. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25.4 miles from Maine, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Maine, NC to Mulberry, NC covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m, 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 15 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 19 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 10m 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 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.
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
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~0m in
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US 158
Turn left onto US 158
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 601 / Yadkinville Road
Turn right onto US 601 / Yadkinville Road
Navigation decision point
5
22.7 mi into trip
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~32m in
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US 421
Merge onto US 421
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
41.8 mi into trip
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~54m in
Take the exit toward US 421 Business, NC 115: North Wilkesboro, Statesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 421 Business, NC 115: North Wilkesbor...
7
42 mi into trip
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~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 421 Business, NC 115: North Wilkesboro, Statesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 421 Business, NC 115: North Wilkesbor...
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 Mulberry, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.
Statesville
41.8 mi in
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~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 421 | 19 mi | 21m |
| Liberty Church Road | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Yadkinville Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Sparta Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| US 21 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Statesville Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Lone Hickory Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Country Lane | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 421
— 19 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and Mulberry, 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
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 421
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 421 Business, NC 115: North Wilkesboro, Statesville
11
Keep slight right at fork
198 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 421 Business, NC 115: North Wilkesboro, Statesville
12
Turn slight right onto US 421 Business; NC 115
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Statesville Road
13
Turn right onto NC 18; NC 268
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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2nd Street
14
Continue on NC 18
4.8 mi
·
8 min
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Sparta Road
15
Arrive at destination
NC 18
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 25.4 miles from Maine, NC, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 50.7 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.4 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mulberry, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maine, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maine, NC
This is one driving day of about 50.7 miles and 1h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maine, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 421 for about 19 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from Maine, NC · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 50.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Maine, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mulberry, NC
The final approach into Mulberry, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mulberry, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.93 one way
$15.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 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 | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
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
Mulberry, NC
Night in Mulberry on Tuesday
Local time
11:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m 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 Mulberry, NC covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 25.4 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 $7.93 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 10m 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 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.
On the drive from Maine, NC to Mulberry, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.
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