How far is Maggie Valley, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Maggie Valley, NC to Maine, NC is about 157.2 miles (253 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.21 mi
02h 35m
Flight
145.96 mi
234.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.96 mi
Kilometers
234.9 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.21 mi
Kilometers
253.01 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Sun, May 31, 7:31 PM EDT
Return by in Maggie Valley
Sun, May 31, 10:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maggie Valley
2026-05-31T16:55
Arrive Maine
Sun, May 31, 7:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maggie Valley
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
Glen Alpine
NC

Town of the United States

From Maggie Valley
78.5 mi
01h 17m
To Maine
78.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maggie Valley and Maine.

  1. 1

    Start on Memory Lane

    21 m · 8 sec · Memory Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Soco Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Soco Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dellwood Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dellwood Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Great Smoky Mountains Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    142.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  7. 7

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

    1849 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Yadkinville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yadkinville Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2615 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maggie Valley 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
142 mi · 90%
Soco Road
4.11 mi · 3%
Dellwood Road
3.81 mi · 2%
Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
3.37 mi · 2%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 1%
Yadkinville Road
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Alpine
01h 17m from Maggie Valley
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maggie Valley and Partly Sunny near Maine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maggie Valley to Maine?

The road trip is about 157.2 miles (253 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Glen Alpine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Maggie Valley and 78.7 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Maggie Valley and Partly Sunny near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Alpine

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

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

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Gastonia

76 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

87 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Charlotte

102 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

108 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maggie Valley and Maine. Straight-line distance: 145.96 mi (234.9 km).

Maggie Valley

#1 Maggie Valley

Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,258
Coordinates35.5181600, -83.0976400
Altitude918
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: Memory Lane (-83.097626, 35.518186)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
11.1 gal · 42 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.98 $43.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.58 $49.16
Premium $4.78 $26.52 $53.04
Diesel $5.62 $31.21 $62.43

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Maggie Valley and Maine. The current time is 16:55:34.

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.