How far is Maine, NC from Elizabeth City, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Elizabeth City, NC is about 288.5 miles (464.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241 miles (387.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.53 mi
05h 38m
Flight
241 mi
387.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241 mi
Kilometers
387.86 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.53 mi
Kilometers
464.34 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth City
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Fri, Oct 16, 2:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-10-15T15:31
Arrive Elizabeth City
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maine
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Zebulon
NC

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

From Maine
144.1 mi
02h 49m
To Elizabeth City
144.4 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Elizabeth City.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 3 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    61 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Farmington Road

    1344 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    37.5 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    80 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    40 mi · 50 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Providence Road

    783 ft · 34 sec · Providence Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
159 mi · 55%
I 40 East
76.6 mi · 27%
Farmington Road
38 mi · 13%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 3%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 1%
Providence Road
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
241 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zebulon
02h 49m from Maine
Leave By
5:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maine to Elizabeth City?

The road trip is about 288.5 miles (464.3 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Zebulon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.1 miles from Maine and 144.4 miles from Elizabeth City.

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

The direct path is about 241 miles (387.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 5:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.22 one way or $76.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth City.

Stop Ideas Near Zebulon

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Zebulon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 14 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Raleigh , NC
13100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Rating 4.6/5 86 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14 mi away

City Of Raleigh Fleet Services

Raleigh , NC
2501 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zebulon.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

30 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

33 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

35 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Wilson

38 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Elizabeth City. Straight-line distance: 241 mi (387.86 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Elizabeth City

#2 Elizabeth City

City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina

Population17,988
Coordinates36.2946000, -76.2510500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Elizabeth City (-76.25105, 36.2946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.18 gal
38.54 L · about $38.22
Round trip
$76.43
20.36 gal · 77.08 L
Estimated CO2
90.5 kg one way
Round trip: 180.9 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $38.22 $76.43
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.06 $86.12
Premium $4.63 $47.08 $94.16
Diesel $5.72 $58.22 $116.44

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 Elizabeth City. The current time is 15:31:29.

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.