Origin
Ranlo, NC
Evening in Ranlo on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ranlo, NC to Maine, NC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
76.1 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ranlo, NC
DeLuca G
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Ranlo, NC to Maine, NC covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spencer Mountain Road, Cox Road, I 85 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.90 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
38 miles from Ranlo, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 76.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spencer Mountain Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ranlo, NC to Maine, NC is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ranlo, NC to Maine, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Mountain Road | — | — |
| Cox Road | — | — |
| I 85 North | — | — |
| Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway | — | — |
| Cameron Morrison Bridge | — | — |
| I 485 | — | — |
| Craig Lawing Freeway | — | — |
| I 77 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Spencer Mountain Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ranlo, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on Ranlo Avenue
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ranlo Avenue
2
Turn left onto Spencer Mountain Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Spencer Mountain Road
3
Continue on Cox Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cox Road
4
Take the ramp left toward I 85 North: Sen Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 85 North: Sen Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
5
Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
6
Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cameron Morrison Bridge
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 485 Inner North: Statesville, Huntersville
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 485 Inner North: Statesville, Huntersville
9
Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Craig Lawing Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte, Statesville
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 77: Charlotte, Statesville
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Statesville
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77 North: Statesville
12
Merge slight left onto I-77 North
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I-77 North
13
Continue on I 77 North
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77 North
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 77 North
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77 North
16
Continue on I-77 North
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 North
17
Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I-77 North
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Winston-Salem, Asheville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 40: Winston-Salem, Asheville
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 40 East: Winston-Salem
20
Continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East: Winston-Salem
21
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
17 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
23
Turn right onto Yadkinville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yadkinville Road
24
Turn left onto Country Lane
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Lane
25
At the end of the road, turn left
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
26
Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
27
Arrive at your destination
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 38 miles from Ranlo, NC, or about 39m into the drive.
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 17 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maine, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ranlo, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ranlo, NC
This is one driving day of about 76.1 miles and 1h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Ranlo, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38 mi from Ranlo, NC · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38 miles from Ranlo, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Maine, NC
The final approach into Maine, 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
$11.90 one way
$23.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.65 | $4.87 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Maine, NC
Evening in Maine on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 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
2 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 18m 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 Ranlo, NC to Maine, NC covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spencer Mountain Road, Cox Road, I 85 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38 miles from Ranlo, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.90 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.
The drive from Ranlo, NC to Maine, NC is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ranlo, NC to Maine, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ranlo, NC to Maine, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Maine, NC
Explore more options from Ranlo, NC or browse trips ending in Maine, NC.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NC road trips.
Explore maps for Ranlo, NC or Maine, NC on MapSof.net.