How far is King, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from King, NC to Maine, NC is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between King and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King and Maine.
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Start on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on John Gold Memorial Expressway
3 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward University Parkway
1582 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto University Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · University Parkway
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Turn right onto North Point Boulevard
2424 ft · 43 sec · North Point Boulevard
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Continue on Silas Creek Parkway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Silas Creek Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward US 421 North
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
1.2 km · 54 sec · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville
1 km · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Statesville
1505 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road
76 m · 7 sec · Farmington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road
660 ft · 18 sec · Farmington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road
38 m · 4 sec · Farmington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road
1337 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left 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 King 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.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 00h 15m
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 King and Sunny near Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from King to Maine?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from King and 17.2 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around King and Sunny near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between King and Maine. Straight-line distance: 26.29 mi (42.31 km).
#1 King
City in North Carolina
| Population | 6,912 |
| Coordinates | 36.2806900, -80.3592200 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.75 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
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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