How far is Elroy, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Elroy, NC to Maine, NC is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
183.78 mi
02h 59m
Flight
153.56 mi
247.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.56 mi
Kilometers
247.13 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.78 mi
Kilometers
295.76 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM EDT
Return by in Elroy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elroy
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Maine
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elroy
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
Hillsborough
NC

Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

From Elroy
91.7 mi
01h 29m
To Maine
92.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1564 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

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

    32.5 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road

    76 m · 7 sec · Farmington Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    660 ft · 18 sec · Farmington Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Farmington Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    1337 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elroy 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
112 mi · 61%
I 40 West
32.5 mi · 18%
Farmington Road
0.69 mi
Oak Grove Church Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

Merge slight left

82.1 mi · 01h 35m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
153.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsborough
01h 29m from Elroy
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elroy and Sunny near Maine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Elroy and 92.1 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.71 one way or $51.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elroy and Sunny near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillsborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 9.5 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 10 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.

RAIL

Durham

19 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Burlington

30 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Cary

43 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

47 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elroy and Maine. Straight-line distance: 153.56 mi (247.13 km).

Elroy

#1 Elroy

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,869
Coordinates35.3426600, -77.9085900
Altitude34
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: US 70 East (-77.908611, 35.34262)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.55 L · about $25.71
Round trip
$51.41
12.98 gal · 49.1 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.71 $51.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.74 $57.49
Premium $4.78 $31.01 $62.02
Diesel $5.62 $36.50 $73.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elroy and Maine. The current time is 00:24:15.

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.