Origin
Wadesboro, NC
Evening in Wadesboro on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wadesboro, NC to Maine, NC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
94.9 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wadesboro, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Wadesboro, NC to Maine, NC covers 94.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Caswell Street, Salisbury Street, W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.84 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
47.4 miles from Wadesboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 94.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Caswell Street 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 Wadesboro, NC to Maine, NC is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Wadesboro, NC to Maine, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Caswell Street | — | — |
| Salisbury Street | — | — |
| W | — | — |
| Salisbury Avenue | — | — |
| Old Salisbury Road | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| West Church Street | — | — |
| US 52 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Caswell Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wadesboro, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on West Caswell Street
56 ft
·
31 sec
·
West Caswell Street
2
Continue on West Caswell Street
354 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Caswell Street
3
Continue on Salisbury Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
4
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
5
Turn right
28 mi
·
37 min
6
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
7
Turn left onto Salisbury Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Avenue
8
Continue on Old Salisbury Road
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Old Salisbury Road
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Turn left onto West Church Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Church Street
11
Continue on US 52
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 52
12
Turn right onto Sides Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Sides Road
13
Turn right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn left onto South Main Gq Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Gq Street
15
Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Faith Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Faith Road
17
Turn left onto Jake Alexander Boulevard South
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Jake Alexander Boulevard South
18
Continue on Jake Alexander Boulevard North
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Jake Alexander Boulevard North
19
At the end of the road, turn left
9.4 mi
·
13 min
20
Continue straight
7.1 mi
·
13 min
21
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
22
Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
23
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 47.4 miles from Wadesboro, NC, or about 56m 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 21 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.4 miles or 56m 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 32m
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 Wadesboro, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wadesboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 94.9 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Wadesboro, 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 47.4 mi from Wadesboro, NC · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Wadesboro, 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
$14.84 one way
$29.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.23 | $32.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.56 | $35.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.95 | $41.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.96 | $4.56 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38 | 0 | $13.29 | $6.07 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
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 52m 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 Wadesboro, NC to Maine, NC covers 94.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Caswell Street, Salisbury Street, W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.4 miles from Wadesboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.84 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 Wadesboro, NC to Maine, NC is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Wadesboro, NC to Maine, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wadesboro, NC to Maine, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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