How far is Cricket, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Cricket, NC to Maine, NC is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.49 mi
00h 52m
Flight
39.84 mi
64.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.84 mi
Kilometers
64.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.49 mi
Kilometers
79.64 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Return by in Cricket
Sun, Apr 19, 9:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cricket
2026-04-19T07:49
Arrive Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cricket
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
Arlington
NC

Town in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Cricket
24.3 mi
00h 26m
To Maine
25.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cricket and Maine.

  1. 1

    Start on Boone Trail

    1.2 km · 2 min · Boone Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Curtis Bridge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Curtis Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    115 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    24.1 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1518 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lone Hickory Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lone Hickory Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Liberty Church Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Liberty Church Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2615 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cricket 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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Church Road
8.15 mi · 16%
Lone Hickory Road
2.76 mi · 6%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 5%
Curtis Bridge Road
1.35 mi · 3%
Boone Trail
0.73 mi · 1%
Oak Grove Church Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

24.1 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 26m from Cricket
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cricket and Chance Rain Showers near Maine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cricket to Maine?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Cricket and 25.2 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cricket and Chance Rain Showers near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arlington, 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 Arlington.

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

55 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

57 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Lexington

69 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

70 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cricket and Maine. Straight-line distance: 39.84 mi (64.12 km).

Cricket

#1 Cricket

Census-designated place in North Carolina, USA

Population1,855
Coordinates36.1715200, -81.1939800
Altitude384
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: Boone Trail (-81.193928, 36.171532)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.61 L · about $6.93
Round trip
$13.86
3.5 gal · 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.93 $13.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.75 $15.50
Premium $4.78 $8.36 $16.72
Diesel $5.62 $9.84 $19.68

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cricket and Maine. The current time is 07:49:48.

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.