How far is Lake Waccamaw, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Lake Waccamaw, NC to Maine, NC is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Waccamaw and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Waccamaw and Maine.
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Start on West Oak Street
11 m · 5 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn left onto Pecan Lane
1064 ft · 52 sec · Pecan Lane
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Turn left onto Sam Potts Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sam Potts Highway
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Turn right onto Chauncey Town Road
1913 ft · 38 sec · Chauncey Town Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Chauncey Town Road
89 m · 6 sec · Chauncey Town Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chauncey Town Road
41 m · 3 sec · Chauncey Town Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Chauncey Town Road
934 ft · 19 sec · Chauncey Town Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Chauncey Town Road
29 m · 2 sec · Chauncey Town Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
77 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2319 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
27.8 mi · 31 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham
1626 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2369 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
48 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Lexington
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Lexington
1265 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass
29.3 mi · 40 min · Asheboro Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Mocksville
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mocksville Road
17.1 mi · 24 min · Mocksville Road
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Turn right onto East Depot Street
1111 ft · 31 sec · East Depot Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
1707 ft · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
722 ft · 34 sec · Poplar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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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 Lake Waccamaw and Maine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 73 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
48 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lake Waccamaw and Sunny near Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Waccamaw to Maine?
The road trip is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Lake Waccamaw and 99.9 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.89 one way or $55.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Waccamaw and Sunny near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Rockingham
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 Rockingham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Waccamaw and Maine. Straight-line distance: 160.52 mi (258.34 km).
#1 Lake Waccamaw
Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,392 |
| Coordinates | 34.3190600, -78.5000100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $27.89 | $55.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.18 | $62.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.64 | $67.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.59 | $79.19 |
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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