How far is Maine, NC from Bryson City, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Bryson City, NC is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in McDowell County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Bryson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Bryson City.
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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
116 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left
25.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta
22 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
18.4 mi · 23 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 CONN: Bryson City
1492 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19 CONN: Bryson City
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Boulevard
3177 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 19 South
113 m · 8 sec · Highway 19 South
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Continue on Slope Street
1582 ft · 57 sec · Slope Street
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Turn right onto Bryson Avenue
137 m · 25 sec · Bryson Avenue
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Bryson City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Maine and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bryson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Bryson City?
The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Maine and 93.7 miles from Bryson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.14 one way or $52.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maine and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bryson City.
Stop Ideas Near West Marion
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 West Marion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Bryson City. Straight-line distance: 166.58 mi (268.09 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 Bryson City
City in Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 35.4312700, -83.4494400 |
| Altitude | 528 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bryson City (-83.44944, 35.43127)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $26.14 | $52.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.23 | $58.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.53 | $63.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.12 | $74.24 |
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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