Origin
Valdese, NC
Afternoon in Valdese on Friday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valdese, NC to Maine, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
63.8 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valdese, NC
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Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Valdese, NC to Maine, NC covers 63.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Country Lane, Carolina Street Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.4 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 63.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 63.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Country Lane. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.4 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 11 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 58.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Country Lane. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Millstone Avenue.
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 16m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Millstone Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Millstone Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Millstone Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
6
61 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Country Lane
Turn left onto Country Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left 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 Valdese, NC to Maine, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Yadkinville along the way.
Yadkinville
60 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 58.4 mi | 1h 6m |
| Country Lane | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Carolina Street Southeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Yadkinville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 158 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Millstone Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Massel Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oak Grove Church Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 58.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdese, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on Massel Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Massel Avenue Southeast
2
Turn right onto Carolina Street Southeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Carolina Street Southeast
3
At end of road, turn left onto Millstone Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Millstone Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 40
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 170
Toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 601
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yadkinville Road
8
Turn left onto Country Lane
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Lane
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 158
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 158
10
Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
11
Arrive at destination
Oak Grove Church Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.9 mi from Valdese, NC · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Valdese, 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
$9.98 one way
$19.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Maine on Friday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Stony Point, NC
32 mi in
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
9 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 16m 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 Valdese, NC to Maine, NC covers 63.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Country Lane, Carolina Street Southeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.9 miles from Valdese, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.98 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 16m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Millstone Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Valdese, NC to Maine, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Yadkinville along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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