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Trip from Spruce Pine, NC to Maine, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

112.6 mi

181 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m

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

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Downtown Spruce Pine, NC, NC

Spruce Pine, NC

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Downtown Maine, NC, NC

Maine, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spruce Pine, NC to Maine, NC covers 112.6 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, US 221, Altapass Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.8 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.61 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.

Midpoint

56.3 miles from Spruce Pine, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 112.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 112.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 221. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.8 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 221. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 25.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 23m 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: at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.8 miles: 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.

5
25.7 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
26 mi into trip | ~43m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
108.8 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the exit toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville

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 170 Toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
4
109.2 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | US 601 / Yadkinville Road

Turn right onto US 601 / Yadkinville Road

Navigation decision point

6
109.8 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | Country Lane

Turn left onto Country Lane

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 82.8 mi 1h 33m
US 221 15.3 mi 21m
Altapass Highway 4.9 mi 9m
Peppers Creek Road 4.5 mi 9m
Country Lane 2.3 mi 3m
NC 226 1 mi 1m
Yadkinville Road 0.7 mi 1m
US 158 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 82.8 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spruce Pine, NC and Maine, NC.

1

Start on Oak Avenue

47 ft · 7 sec · Oak Avenue
2

Turn left onto Altapass Highway

4.9 mi · 9 min · Altapass Highway
3

Turn left onto Peppers Creek Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Peppers Creek Road
4

Continue on Peppers Creek Road

4.4 mi · 9 min · Peppers Creek Road
5

Turn right onto US 221

15 mi · 21 min · US 221
6

Continue on NC 226

1.0 mi · 1 min · NC 226
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
8

Merge onto I 40

83 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 40
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 170 Toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn right onto US 601

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yadkinville Road
11

Turn left onto Country Lane

2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane
Use the left lane.
12

At end of road, turn left onto US 158

0.5 mi · 43 sec · US 158
13

Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road

48 ft · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
14

Arrive at destination

Oak Grove Church Road

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 56.3 miles from Spruce Pine, NC, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.8 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 25 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.3 miles or 1h 17m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maine, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Spruce Pine, 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 Spruce Pine, NC

This is one driving day of about 112.6 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Spruce Pine, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 82.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.3 mi from Spruce Pine, NC · 1h 17m into the drive

city in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marion, NC

56 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

Marion, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Connelly Springs, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.3 miles from Spruce Pine, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.8 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Maine, NC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Taproot Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 64.3

Hickory, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18064078348

Visit website

Alex Cooper Park

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 88.5

Statesville, North Carolina

+17048783429

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.61 one way

$35.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $19.25 $38.51
premium $4.70 $20.84 $41.68
diesel $5.61 $24.86 $49.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Publix - Tesla Supercharger

Statesville, NC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Hickory, NC - NC-127 - Tesla Supercharger

Hickory, NC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Hickory, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Mocksville, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Morganton Plaza

Morganton, NC

Blink Network

4 DCFC

CircleK - Hickory, NC

Hickory, NC

CIRCLE_K

4 DCFC

Randy Marion Ford

Statesville, NC

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Crossroads Center (Statesville, NC)

Statesville, NC

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 Tesla: 4 EV Connect: 3 Blink Network: 2 RED_E: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.8 0 $11.82 $5.40
Efficient EV 28.2 0 $9.85 $4.50
EV Truck/SUV 45 0 $15.76 $7.21

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 15, 2026

Origin

Spruce Pine, NC

Night in Spruce Pine on Thursday

Local time

11:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maine, NC

Night in Maine on Thursday

Local time

11:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Marion, NC

56 mi in

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

6 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

2h 23m 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 Spruce Pine, NC to Maine, NC covers 112.6 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US 221, Altapass Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.3 miles from Spruce Pine, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.61 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 2h 23m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Spruce Pine, NC to Maine, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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