How far is Cove Creek, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Cove Creek, NC to Maine, NC is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.92 mi
02h 30m
Flight
140.03 mi
225.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.03 mi
Kilometers
225.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.92 mi
Kilometers
250.93 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Wed, Apr 15, 12:27 AM EDT
Return by in Cove Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cove Creek
2026-04-14T21:57
Arrive Maine
Wed, Apr 15, 12:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cove Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glen Alpine
NC

Town of the United States

From Cove Creek
76.6 mi
01h 15m
To Maine
79.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cove Creek and Maine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cove Creek and Maine.

  1. 1

    Start on Cove Creek Road

    3035 ft · 1 min · Cove Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jonathan Creek Road

    718 ft · 19 sec · Jonathan Creek Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    148.6 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville

    1849 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Yadkinville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yadkinville Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2615 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cove Creek and Maine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jonathan Creek Road
149 mi · 96%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 1%
Yadkinville Road
0.65 mi
Cove Creek Road
0.57 mi
US 601
0.35 mi
Oak Grove Church Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Jonathan Creek Road

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
140.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Alpine
01h 15m from Cove Creek
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cove Creek and Mostly Sunny near Maine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cove Creek to Maine?

The road trip is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glen Alpine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Cove Creek and 79.3 miles from Maine.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.79 one way or $43.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cove Creek and Mostly Sunny near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Alpine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glen Alpine, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Alpine.

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Gastonia

76 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Spartanburg

87 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Charlotte

102 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

108 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cove Creek and Maine. Straight-line distance: 140.03 mi (225.36 km).

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#1 Cove Creek

Cove Creek is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6064900, -83.0112500
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
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#2 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Cove Creek Road (-83.011112, 35.606565)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.83 L · about $21.79
Round trip
$43.57
11 gal · 41.66 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.79 $43.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.36 $48.72
Premium $4.78 $26.28 $52.56
Diesel $5.62 $30.93 $61.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cove Creek and Maine. The current time is 21:57:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.