How far is Durham, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Maine, NC is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Maine.
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Start on East Main Street
700 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Mangum Street
1691 ft · 48 sec · South Mangum Street
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Turn right onto Jackie Robinson Drive
65 m · 7 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive
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Take the ramp straight
154 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
5 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway
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Merge slight left
40.6 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
32.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road
76 m · 7 sec · Farmington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road
660 ft · 18 sec · Farmington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road
38 m · 4 sec · Farmington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road
1337 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road
15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Maine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Durham Freeway
Merge slight left
40.6 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Durham 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 Durham to Maine?
The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Durham and 50.8 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Mostly Sunny near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greensboro.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Burlington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Maine. Straight-line distance: 92.21 mi (148.39 km).
#1 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
| Population | 285,897 |
| Coordinates | 35.9940300, -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maine
Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9312500, -80.5456200 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.11 | $34.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.13 | $40.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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