How far is Hays, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Hays, NC to Maine, NC is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
48.61 mi
00h 55m
Flight
38.7 mi
62.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.7 mi
Kilometers
62.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.61 mi
Kilometers
78.23 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Hays
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hays
2026-04-19T07:33
Arrive Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hays
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
Arlington
NC

Town in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Hays
23.9 mi
00h 27m
To Maine
24.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Traphill Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Traphill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Rock Creek Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Rock Creek Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elkin Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Elkin Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Road 2327

    1995 ft · 31 sec · State Road 2327

  5. 5

    Continue on Roaring River Road

    1894 ft · 29 sec · Roaring River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Red White & Blue Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Red White & Blue Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1914 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1518 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lone Hickory Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lone Hickory Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Liberty Church Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Liberty Church Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2615 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hays 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Red White & Blue Road
16.7 mi · 34%
Liberty Church Road
8.15 mi · 17%
Rock Creek Road
5.07 mi · 10%
Elkin Highway
2.98 mi · 6%
Lone Hickory Road
2.76 mi · 6%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Red White & Blue Road

Merge slight left

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
38.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 27m from Hays
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hays 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 Hays to Maine?

The road trip is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Hays and 24.7 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hays and Chance Rain Showers near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

55 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

57 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Lexington

69 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

70 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hays and Maine. Straight-line distance: 38.7 mi (62.28 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hays

Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Population1,851
Coordinates36.2498500, -81.1156400
Altitude414
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: Traphill Road (-81.11556, 36.249891)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.49 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.55
3.42 gal · 12.98 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.77 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.57 $15.15
Premium $4.78 $8.17 $16.34
Diesel $5.62 $9.62 $19.23

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 Hays and Maine. The current time is 07:33:22.

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.