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Trip from Randleman, NC to Maine, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

56.8 mi

91 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

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

human settlement in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America

Randleman, NC

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Maine, NC, NC

Maine, NC

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

Randleman, NC to Maine, NC is 56.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m via I 74 and I 40, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically North Carolina, making it a convenient local journey. You'll primarily be on major highways, so expect a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop that doesn't require extensive planning, perfect for a day trip or a quick connection between these two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 28.8 mi 33m
I 40 21.6 mi 24m
US 158 1.8 mi 2m
West Academy Street 0.9 mi 1m
Old High Point Street 0.8 mi 2m
Farmington Road 0.4 mi 1m
High Point Street 0.4 mi <1m
West Naomi Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 28.8 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 220 Business

0.1 mi · 28 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto West Naomi Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West Naomi Street
3

Continue on West Academy Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Academy Street
4

Enter roundabout onto High Point Street

188 ft · 4 sec · High Point Street
5

Continue on High Point Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · High Point Street
6

Enter roundabout onto High Point Street

150 ft · 6 sec · High Point Street
7

Continue on High Point Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · High Point Street
8

Continue on Old High Point Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Old High Point Street
9

Turn right

1.0 mi · 1 min
10

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
11

Merge onto I 74

28 mi · 31 min · I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 74

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 74
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
13

Merge onto I 40

22 mi · 24 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward Farmington Road
15

Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road

248 ft · 7 sec · Farmington Road
16

Continue on Farmington Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Farmington Road
17

Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road

125 ft · 3 sec · Farmington Road
18

Continue on Farmington Road

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Farmington Road
19

Turn right onto US 158

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 158
20

Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road

48 ft · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
21

Arrive at destination

Oak Grove Church Road

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

High Point, NC

28 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

Archdale, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Midway, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Randleman, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 54.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | High Point Street

Enter roundabout onto High Point Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | High Point Street

Enter roundabout onto High Point Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
3.8 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 74

Merge onto I 74

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
31.7 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 74

Keep slight left at fork onto I 74 toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
6
54.5 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | Farmington Road

Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.88 one way

$17.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $9.71 $19.42
premium $4.70 $10.51 $21.02
diesel $5.61 $12.54 $25.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17 0 $5.96 $2.73
Efficient EV 14.2 0 $4.97 $2.27
EV Truck/SUV 22.7 0 $7.95 $3.64

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Randleman, NC

Morning in Randleman on Tuesday

Local time

6:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maine, NC

Morning in Maine on Tuesday

Local time

6:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

21 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 10m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the route utilizing major highways like I 74 and I 40. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.8 miles on I 74, offering a consistent pace. Expect efficient travel with minimal slowdowns as you navigate these well-maintained roads. The character is predominantly that of a fast-paced, direct connection between your origin and destination.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.8 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 40. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near High Point Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (High Point Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (High Point Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.8 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Randleman, NC to Maine, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.

Statesville

31.7 mi in | ~39m | via I 74

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 56.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.8 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 1.2 miles (High Point Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (High Point Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.8 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maine, 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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