How far is Elizabethtown, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, NC to Maine, NC is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.42 mi
03h 05m
Flight
141.66 mi
227.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.66 mi
Kilometers
227.98 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.42 mi
Kilometers
285.53 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethtown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Goldston
NC

City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Elizabethtown
88.6 mi
01h 32m
To Maine
88.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
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 Elizabethtown and Maine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Poplar Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Poplar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23.7 mi · 33 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Cedar Creek Road

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Cedar Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Grove Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Rowan Street

    1 km · 1 min · Rowan Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    32.5 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road

    76 m · 7 sec · Farmington Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    660 ft · 18 sec · Farmington Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Farmington Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    1337 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 24%
I 40 West
38.3 mi · 22%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 12%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 7%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 6%
Cedar Creek Road
10.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

43.4 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
141.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldston
01h 32m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown to Maine?

The road trip is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.6 miles from Elizabethtown and 88.8 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethtown and Chance Rain Showers near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Goldston

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

54 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Burlington

57 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Maine. Straight-line distance: 141.66 mi (227.98 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,378
Coordinates34.6293400, -78.6052900
Altitude33
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: North Poplar Street (-78.605409, 34.629407)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.7 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.59
12.52 gal · 47.4 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.80 $49.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.73 $55.45
Premium $4.78 $29.91 $59.82
Diesel $5.62 $35.21 $70.41

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 Elizabethtown and Maine. The current time is 06:30:39.

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.