How far is Maine, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
62.96 mi
01h 17m
Flight
51.44 mi
82.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.44 mi
Kilometers
82.79 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.96 mi
Kilometers
101.33 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Thu, Oct 15, 3:54 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Thu, Oct 15, 5:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-10-15T14:36
Arrive Charlotte
Thu, Oct 15, 3:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Troutman
NC

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

From Maine
31.5 mi
00h 38m
To Charlotte
31.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North, I 77 South: Wytheville, Charlotte

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South

  12. 12

    Continue on I 77 South

    2.1 mi · 2 min · I 77 South

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South

    2.3 mi · 3 min · I 77 South

  14. 14

    Continue on I-77 South

    1990 ft · 26 sec · I-77 South

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    4 mi · 5 min · I-77 South

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    2.9 mi · 3 min · I-77 South

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · I-77 South

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway

    797 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East

    2216 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Brookshire Freeway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Brookshire Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street

    709 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on West 11th Street

    140 m · 14 sec · West 11th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Tryon Street

    3010 ft · 1 min · North Tryon Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
27.5 mi · 44%
Yadkinville Road
17.5 mi · 28%
I-77 South
12.8 mi · 20%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 4%
Brookshire Freeway
0.69 mi · 1%
North Tryon Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Yadkinville Road

Merge slight left

16.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troutman
00h 38m from Maine
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine and Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Troutman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Maine and 31.4 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Sunny near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Troutman

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

33 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

39 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

51 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

54 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 51.44 mi (82.79 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Charlotte

#2 Charlotte

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Population900,350
Coordinates35.2270900, -80.8431300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.41 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.67
4.44 gal · 16.82 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $8.33 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.23 $9.39 $18.78
Premium $4.63 $10.27 $20.54
Diesel $5.72 $12.70 $25.39

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Charlotte. The current time is 14:36:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.