How far is Long View, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Long View, NC to Maine, NC is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.86 mi
03h 38m
Flight
166.2 mi
267.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.2 mi
Kilometers
267.47 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.86 mi
Kilometers
360.26 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Fri, May 22, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Long View
Fri, May 22, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long View
2026-05-21T21:32
Arrive Maine
Fri, May 22, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long View
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sanford
NC

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

From Long View
102.8 mi
01h 49m
To Maine
121 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long View and Maine.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    22 mi · 31 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Cedar Creek Road

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Cedar Creek Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Rowan Street

    1 km · 1 min · Rowan Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  14. 14

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

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  18. 18

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

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

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

    32.5 mi · 37 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road

    76 m · 7 sec · Farmington Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    660 ft · 18 sec · Farmington Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Farmington Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    1337 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 19%
I 40 West
38.3 mi · 17%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 9%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 5%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 5%
Cedar Creek Road
10.8 mi · 5%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.7 mi
166.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
01h 49m from Long View
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Long View and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Long View to Maine?

The road trip is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Long View and 121 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.29 one way or $62.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Long View and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long View and Maine. Straight-line distance: 166.2 mi (267.47 km).

Long View

#1 Long View

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,951
Coordinates34.4751700, -78.2022200
Altitude2
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: NC 11 (-78.201341, 34.474104)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.9 L · about $31.29
Round trip
$62.58
15.8 gal · 59.8 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.29 $62.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.99 $69.98
Premium $4.78 $37.75 $75.49
Diesel $5.62 $44.43 $88.86

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Long View and Maine. The current time is 21:32:46.

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.