How far is Lincolnton, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Lincolnton, NC to Maine, NC is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincolnton and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnton and Maine.
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Start on East Pine Street
2488 ft · 1 min · East Pine Street
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Turn right onto North Grove Street
2233 ft · 53 sec · North Grove Street
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Continue on Reepsville Road
1178 ft · 30 sec · Reepsville Road
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Turn right onto Startown Road
8.7 mi · 12 min · Startown Road
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Turn right onto West Maiden Road
2657 ft · 55 sec · West Maiden Road
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Turn left onto Sigmon Dairy Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sigmon Dairy Road
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Continue on Rome Jones Road
2 mi · 3 min · Rome Jones Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Conover Boulevard West
1.6 km · 2 min · Conover Boulevard West
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Continue on 7th Avenue Northeast
2417 ft · 46 sec · 7th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Rockbarn Road
2094 ft · 40 sec · Rockbarn Road
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Continue on Rock Barn Road Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Rock Barn Road Northeast
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Turn right
104 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp straight
846 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
36.4 mi · 41 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 Lincolnton 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.
Rock Barn Road Northeast
Merge slight left
36.4 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lincolnton and Sunny near Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincolnton to Maine?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Catawba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Lincolnton and 40 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincolnton and Sunny near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Catawba
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 Catawba.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnton and Maine. Straight-line distance: 50.8 mi (81.76 km).
#1 Lincolnton
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 11,522 |
| Coordinates | 35.4737500, -81.2545300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $3.75 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $10.53 | $21.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
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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