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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
21.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64, NC 90: Taylorsville, West Statesville
1719 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Front Street
78 m · 3 sec · West Front Street
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Continue on Taylorsville Road
36 mi · 50 min · Taylorsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Taylorsville Road Southeast
31 m · 1 sec · Taylorsville Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Taylorsville Road Southeast
1909 ft · 51 sec · Taylorsville Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast
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Take the exit right
18.5 mi · 28 min
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Continue on Lenoir Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min · Lenoir Turnpike
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Continue on Valley Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sunset Drive
778 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto Ransom Street
98 m · 19 sec · Ransom Street
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Turn left
76 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1198 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Taylorsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Blowing Rock. Straight-line distance: 64.8 mi (104.28 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 Blowing Rock
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,316 |
| Coordinates | 36.1351300, -81.6776100 |
| Altitude | 1089 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blowing Rock (-81.67761, 36.13513)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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