How far is Gamewell, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Gamewell, NC to Maine, NC is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
68.56 mi
01h 20m
Flight
58.96 mi
94.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.96 mi
Kilometers
94.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.56 mi
Kilometers
110.33 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Tue, Apr 14, 6:25 PM EDT
Return by in Gamewell
Tue, Apr 14, 7:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gamewell
2026-04-14T17:05
Arrive Maine
Tue, Apr 14, 6:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gamewell
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
Catawba
NC

Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Gamewell
35.5 mi
00h 40m
To Maine
33.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gamewell School Road

    18 m · 7 sec · Gamewell School Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Morganton Boulevard Southwest

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Morganton Boulevard Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    82 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Southwest Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1483 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Hickory Boulevard

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Hickory Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Clement Boulevard Northwest

    159 m · 17 sec · Clement Boulevard Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Lenoir Road

    2439 ft · 53 sec · Old Lenoir Road

  9. 9

    Continue on 11th Street Northwest

    891 ft · 18 sec · 11th Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    1638 ft · 37 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

    837 ft · 19 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    797 ft · 25 sec · 4th Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Tate Boulevard Southeast

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Tate Boulevard Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    44.2 mi · 50 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville

    1849 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Yadkinville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yadkinville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2615 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
45.8 mi · 67%
Hickory Boulevard
11.4 mi · 17%
Southwest Boulevard
4.54 mi · 7%
Morganton Boulevard Southwest
2.39 mi · 3%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 3%
2nd Avenue Southwest
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

Merge slight left

44.2 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catawba
00h 40m from Gamewell
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gamewell 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 Gamewell to Maine?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Catawba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Gamewell and 33.1 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gamewell and Mostly Sunny near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Catawba

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

47 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Gastonia

49 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

56 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

57 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gamewell and Maine. Straight-line distance: 58.96 mi (94.88 km).

Gamewell

#1 Gamewell

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

Population3,993
Coordinates35.8693000, -81.5962100
Altitude326
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: Gamewell School Road (-81.596272, 35.869228)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.16 L · about $9.59
Round trip
$19.17
4.84 gal · 18.32 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.59 $19.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.72 $21.44
Premium $4.78 $11.56 $23.13
Diesel $5.62 $13.61 $27.22

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Gamewell and Maine. The current time is 17:05:08.

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.