How far is Elkin, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Elkin, NC to Maine, NC is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkin and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkin and Maine.
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Start on the route
84 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
797 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Bridge Street
1549 ft · 32 sec · South Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
900 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Bridge Street
679 ft · 19 sec · North Bridge Street
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Turn straight onto Winston Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Winston Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1285 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Yadkinville, Winston-Salem
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1518 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Lone Hickory Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Lone Hickory Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Church Road
8.1 mi · 11 min · Liberty Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Country Lane
2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
2615 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right 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 Elkin and Maine.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Liberty Church Road
Turn right onto Liberty Church Road
8.15 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Elkin and Sunny near Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkin to Maine?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yadkinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Elkin and 18.6 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elkin and Sunny near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Yadkinville
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 Yadkinville.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Lexington
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkin and Maine. Straight-line distance: 27.45 mi (44.18 km).
#1 Elkin
Town in Surry and Wilkes counties in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,001 |
| Coordinates | 36.2443000, -80.8484000 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
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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