How far is Maine, NC from Edenton, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Edenton, NC is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 05h 06m.
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.
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Edenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Edenton.
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Start on Oak Grove Church Road
15 m · 3 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
61 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Farmington Road
1344 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
19 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
80 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
33 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dr Martin L. King Jr Avenue
2619 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Albemarle Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Albemarle Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1144 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Queen Street
131 m · 21 sec · East Queen Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
630 ft · 28 sec · Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Edenton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left
80 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Maine and Mostly Sunny near Edenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Edenton?
The road trip is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Knightdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Maine and 131 miles from Edenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.60 one way or $73.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maine and Mostly Sunny near Edenton.
Stop Ideas Near Knightdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Town of Cary
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knightdale.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Edenton. Straight-line distance: 220.29 mi (354.53 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 Edenton
Town in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,567 |
| Coordinates | 36.0579400, -76.6077200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edenton (-76.60772, 36.05794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $36.60 | $73.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.92 | $81.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.15 | $88.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.97 | $103.93 |
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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