How far is Maine, NC from Clyde, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Clyde, NC is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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.
Township in Burke County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Clyde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Clyde.
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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
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Candler, East Canton
910 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Wiggins Road
621 ft · 15 sec · Wiggins Road
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Turn right onto Smokey Park Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Smokey Park Highway
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Continue on Asheville Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Asheville Highway
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Continue on Ashville Highway
763 ft · 19 sec · Ashville Highway
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Continue on Church Street
1161 ft · 54 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
2901 ft · 2 min · Park Street
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Continue on New Clyde Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Clyde Highway
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Continue on Carolina Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Carolina Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
33 m · 11 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
50 m · 7 sec · Depot Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Clyde.
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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Maine and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clyde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Clyde?
The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Maine and 72.6 miles from Clyde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.28 one way or $40.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maine and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clyde.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
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 Salem.
Gastonia
Spartanburg
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 135.47 mi (218.01 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 Clyde
Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,308 |
| Coordinates | 35.5334400, -82.9106900 |
| Altitude | 772 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clyde (-82.91069, 35.53344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.28 | $40.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.68 | $45.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.46 | $48.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.79 | $57.59 |
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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