How far is Maine, NC from Asheville, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Asheville, NC is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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

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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
124.63 mi
02h 25m
Flight
114.89 mi
184.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.89 mi
Kilometers
184.89 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.63 mi
Kilometers
200.57 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asheville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 11:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-19T18:47
Arrive Asheville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maine
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
Valdese
NC

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

From Maine
62.2 mi
01h 12m
To Asheville
62.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2615 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Yadkinville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Yadkinville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    116 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25

    918 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yadkinville Road
117 mi · 94%
Billy Graham Freeway
4.56 mi · 4%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 2%
US 25
0.17 mi
Oak Grove Church Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Yadkinville Road

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 12m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
114.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valdese
01h 12m from Maine
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Maine and Sunny near Asheville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Valdese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Maine and 62.4 miles from Asheville.

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

The direct path is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maine and Sunny near Asheville.

Stop Ideas Near Valdese

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

64 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

87 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

89 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Spartanburg

94 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 114.89 mi (184.89 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Asheville

#2 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Asheville (-82.55402, 35.60095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.65 L · about $17.43
Round trip
$34.86
8.8 gal · 33.3 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.43 $34.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.49 $38.98
Premium $4.78 $21.02 $42.05
Diesel $5.62 $24.75 $49.49

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Asheville. The current time is 18:47:48.

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.