Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
East Spencer, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Maine, NC to East Spencer, NC is 22.5 miles and takes about 41m via Salisbury Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that primarily uses Salisbury Road and US 158. Given the short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward transit between these two North Carolina locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Road | 13.3 mi | 20m |
| US 158 | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| West Innes Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Long Es Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Mahaley Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Confederate Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Long Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 11th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and East Spencer, NC.
Start on Oak Grove Church Road
Turn left onto US 158
Continue on US 601
Turn straight onto West Innes Street
Turn left onto Mahaley Avenue
Continue on Confederate Avenue
Turn right onto Club House Drive
Continue on West 11th Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Long Street
Continue on South Long Es Street
Turn right onto Weant Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 158
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Mahaley Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Club House Drive
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto North Long Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Weant Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Maine on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in East Spencer on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than a long, straight shot. With only 17% highway share, most of your journey will be on local roads like Salisbury Road, US 158, and West Innes Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.3 miles on Salisbury Road, offering a brief period of consistent driving before more turns. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you make your way across this relatively short distance.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 158.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 5 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 19 miles (Mahaley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (Club House Drive): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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