How far is Lillington, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Lillington, NC to Maine, NC is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.74 mi
02h 02m
Flight
103.82 mi
167.08 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lillington.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.82 mi
Kilometers
167.08 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.74 mi
Kilometers
202.36 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Tue, May 26, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in Lillington
Tue, May 26, 12:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lillington
2026-05-26T08:10
Arrive Maine
Tue, May 26, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lillington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forest Oaks
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Lillington
62.8 mi
01h 01m
To Maine
62.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lillington and Maine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    11 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    45 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Harnett Street

    118 m · 15 sec · West Harnett Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    124 m · 12 sec · South 8th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    17.5 mi · 25 min · West Front Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    32.5 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road

    76 m · 7 sec · Farmington Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    660 ft · 18 sec · Farmington Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Farmington Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    1337 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 35%
I 40 West
38.3 mi · 30%
West Front Street
17.9 mi · 14%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 9%
Sanford Bypass
10.4 mi · 8%
I 85 South
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

43.4 mi · 00h 53m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Oaks
01h 01m from Lillington
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lillington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Maine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lillington to Maine?

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Forest Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Lillington and 62.9 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.59 one way or $35.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lillington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Oaks

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

14 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

27 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

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

48 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lillington and Maine. Straight-line distance: 103.82 mi (167.08 km).

Lillington

#1 Lillington

Town in North Carolina

Population3,634
Coordinates35.3993300, -78.8158500
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-78.815891, 35.399341)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.8 L · about $17.59
Round trip
$35.17
8.88 gal · 33.6 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.59 $35.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.66 $39.33
Premium $4.78 $21.21 $42.43
Diesel $5.62 $24.97 $49.94

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lillington and Maine. The current time is 08:10:44.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.