How far is Maine, NC from Bethlehem, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Bethlehem, NC is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Bethlehem.
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Start on Oak Grove Church Road
15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Turn left
2615 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Country Lane
2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane
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Turn right onto Yadkinville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Yadkinville Road
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Take the ramp left
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Tate Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Tate Boulevard
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Turn right onto McDonald Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · McDonald Parkway
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Continue on 24th Street Northeast
2113 ft · 51 sec · 24th Street Northeast
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Turn straight onto 29th Avenue Drive Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · 29th Avenue Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto 16th Street Northeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · 16th Street Northeast
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Turn slight left onto Cloninger Mill Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cloninger Mill Road Northeast
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Turn right onto North Center Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto Telephone Exchange Road
38 m · 6 sec · Telephone Exchange Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Telephone Exchange Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Bethlehem.
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.
Yadkinville Road
Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Maine and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Maine and 27.5 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Maine and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
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 Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 43.25 mi (69.6 km).
#1 Maine
Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9312500, -80.5456200 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8256900, -81.3070300 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethlehem (-81.30703, 35.82569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
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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