Origin
Maine, NC
Morning in Maine on Sunday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Maine, NC to Sherrills Ford, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
40.5 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Sherrills Ford, NC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
Maine, NC to Sherrills Ford, NC is 40.5 miles and takes about 59 minutes via I 40 and Buffalo Shoals Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a short drive, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a relaxed day trip. Expect a mixed driving experience that shouldn't feel too demanding for a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 17.2 mi | 18m |
| Buffalo Shoals Road | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| Mollys Backbone Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Country Lane | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Monbo Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Kale Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Front Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Davie Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 17.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and Sherrills Ford, NC.
1
Start on Oak Grove Church Road
48 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
2
Turn left onto US 158
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 158
3
Turn right onto Country Lane
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Lane
4
Turn right onto US 601
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Yadkinville Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
6
Merge onto I 40
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 151
Toward US 21: Statesville
9
Turn straight onto US 21
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Sullivan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 21
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto US 21; US 64
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Davie Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 21; US 64
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Trade Street
13
Turn right onto US 21; US 64
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Buffalo Shoals Road
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Buffalo Shoals Road
15
Continue on Hudson Chapel Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hudson Chapel Road
16
Turn left onto Kale Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kale Road
17
Turn right
81 ft
·
2 sec
18
Turn right onto Long Island Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Road
19
Turn sharp left onto Monbo Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Monbo Road
20
Keep slight right at fork onto Mollys Backbone Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Mollys Backbone Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto Sherrills Ford Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sherrills Ford Road
22
Arrive at destination
Sherrills Ford Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Maine, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 35.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 21: Statesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 151
Toward US 21: Statesville
6
22 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 21 / Sullivan Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 21 / Sullivan Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
23.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 21; US 64 / East Front Street
Turn right onto US 21; US 64 / East Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
35.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Monbo Road
Turn sharp left onto Monbo Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.33 one way
$12.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.92 | $13.85 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Sherrills Ford, NC
Morning in Sherrills Ford on Sunday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
19 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
59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This journey offers a mixed drive, with 44% of it on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 17.2 miles on I 40, which provides a chance to cover ground efficiently. As you transition off the interstate onto roads like Buffalo Shoals Road and Mollys Backbone Road, the character of the drive will likely change, offering a different feel for the latter half of your trip. This variation means you won't be stuck on one type of road for the entire 59-minute duration.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near I 40.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 40.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22 miles (US 21 / Sullivan Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 40.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sherrills Ford, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22 miles (US 21 / Sullivan Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sherrills Ford, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
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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