How far is Maine, NC from Elizabethtown, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Elizabethtown, NC is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Elizabethtown.
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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 left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
44.7 mi · 55 min
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Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
12.4 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
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Continue straight
29.5 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto Rowan Street
1 km · 2 min · Rowan Street
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Continue on Grove Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Grove Street
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Turn slight right onto Cedar Creek Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Cedar Creek Road
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Continue on Cedar Creek Road
23.7 mi · 33 min · Cedar Creek Road
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on North Poplar Street
65 m · 5 sec · North Poplar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Poplar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Elizabethtown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 421 South
Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
44.7 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Maine and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Maine and 88.5 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.72 one way or $49.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maine and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near Goldston
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 Goldston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 141.66 mi (227.98 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 Elizabethtown
City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,378 |
| Coordinates | 34.6293400, -78.6052900 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabethtown (-78.60529, 34.62934)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.72 | $49.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.64 | $55.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.81 | $59.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.09 | $70.19 |
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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