How far is Laurel Park, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Laurel Park, NC to Maine, NC is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (189 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.93 mi
02h 33m
Flight
117.42 mi
188.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.42 mi
Kilometers
188.97 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.93 mi
Kilometers
241.29 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Laurel Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel Park
2026-04-19T07:42
Arrive Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel Park
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
Morganton
NC

City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States

From Laurel Park
68 mi
01h 16m
To Maine
81.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NNW
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 Laurel Park and Maine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Park and Maine.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Loop Road

    574 ft · 26 sec · Walnut Loop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Davis Mountain Road

    732 ft · 20 sec · Davis Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Crystal Spring Drive

    1141 ft · 51 sec · Crystal Spring Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto White Pine Drive

    77 m · 13 sec · White Pine Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Glasgow Lane

    1419 ft · 1 min · Glasgow Lane

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brevard Road

    2067 ft · 52 sec · Brevard Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 6th Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue West

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Four Seasons Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Chimney Rock Road

    12.5 mi · 20 min · Chimney Rock Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Gerton Highway

    1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Fort Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Fort Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Bat Cave Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  18. 18

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

    1849 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Yadkinville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yadkinville Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2615 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bat Cave Road
104 mi · 69%
Chimney Rock Road
12.5 mi · 8%
Old Fort Road
4.92 mi · 3%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 2%
6th Avenue West
1.22 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bat Cave Road

Merge slight left

96.7 mi · 01h 49m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morganton
01h 16m from Laurel Park
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Laurel Park 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 Laurel Park to Maine?

The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Morganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Laurel Park and 81.9 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (189 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.95 one way or $41.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morganton

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 Morganton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Casar Park, Town Hall, & Veterans Memorial
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Casar Park, Town Hall, & Veterans Memorial

Casar , NC
137 Deviney St, Casar, NC 28020, United States
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall,Event venue,Memorial park,Picnic ground,Recreation center,Park
City of Lenoir
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

City of Lenoir

Lenoir , NC
801 West Ave NW, Lenoir, NC 28645
Rating 3.6/5 14 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.4 mi away

Morganton Finance Department

Morganton , NC
305 E Union St a100, Morganton, NC 28655
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gastonia

71 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

91 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Charlotte

96 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

100 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Park and Maine. Straight-line distance: 117.42 mi (188.97 km).

Laurel Park

#1 Laurel Park

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

Population2,339
Coordinates35.3137300, -82.4934500
Altitude722
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: Walnut Loop Road (-82.493382, 35.3137)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.03 L · about $20.95
Round trip
$41.91
10.58 gal · 40.06 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.95 $41.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.43 $46.86
Premium $4.78 $25.28 $50.55
Diesel $5.62 $29.75 $59.50

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 Laurel Park and Maine. The current time is 07:42:03.

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.