How far is Maine, NC from Blowing Rock, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Blowing Rock, NC is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
83.74 mi
01h 57m
Flight
64.8 mi
104.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.8 mi
Kilometers
104.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.74 mi
Kilometers
134.76 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blowing Rock
Sat, Apr 11, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Sat, Apr 11, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-11T00:24
Arrive Blowing Rock
Sat, Apr 11, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Taylorsville
NC

City in North Carolina

From Maine
41.8 mi
00h 58m
To Blowing Rock
41.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Blowing Rock.

  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

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64, NC 90: Taylorsville, West Statesville

    1719 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    78 m · 3 sec · West Front Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Taylorsville Road

    36 mi · 50 min · Taylorsville Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Taylorsville Road Southeast

    31 m · 1 sec · Taylorsville Road Southeast

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Taylorsville Road Southeast

    1909 ft · 51 sec · Taylorsville Road Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    18.5 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Lenoir Turnpike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lenoir Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Valley Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Valley Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sunset Drive

    778 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ransom Street

    98 m · 19 sec · Ransom Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    76 m · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1198 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taylorsville Road
36 mi · 43%
Yadkinville Road
22.3 mi · 27%
Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast
19.9 mi · 24%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 3%
Valley Boulevard
0.77 mi · 1%
Lenoir Turnpike
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Taylorsville Road

Continue on Taylorsville Road

36 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
64.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylorsville
00h 58m from Maine
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Blowing Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maine to Blowing Rock?

The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Taylorsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Maine and 41.9 miles from Blowing Rock.

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

The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Blowing Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Taylorsville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

69 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

70 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Gastonia

73 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

82 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Blowing Rock. Straight-line distance: 64.8 mi (104.28 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Blowing Rock

#2 Blowing Rock

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population1,316
Coordinates36.1351300, -81.6776100
Altitude1089
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Blowing Rock (-81.67761, 36.13513)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.19 L · about $11.72
Round trip
$23.45
5.92 gal · 22.38 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.72 $23.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.11 $26.22
Premium $4.78 $14.14 $28.29
Diesel $5.62 $16.65 $33.29

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Blowing Rock. The current time is 00:24:32.

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.