How far is Liberty, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Liberty, NC to Maine, NC is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218 miles (350.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty and Maine.
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Start on the route
12.7 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West US 64
8.1 mi · 12 min · West US 64
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Continue on US 19
24.1 mi · 33 min · US 19
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Continue on US Highway 19
9.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19
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Turn left
52.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
142.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
1849 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Yadkinville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Yadkinville Road
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Turn left onto Country Lane
2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
2615 ft · 44 sec
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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 Liberty 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 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
142 mi · 02h 45m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Liberty 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 Liberty to Maine?
The road trip is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Bent Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Liberty and 126.8 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218 miles (350.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.37 one way or $70.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Liberty and Chance Rain Showers near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Bent Creek
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 Bent Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Maine. Straight-line distance: 218.03 mi (350.89 km).
#1 Liberty
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,671 |
| Coordinates | 35.1231300, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 506 |
| 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: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $35.37 | $70.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.55 | $79.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.67 | $85.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.22 | $100.44 |
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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