How far is Maine, NC from Enfield, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Enfield, NC is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.76 mi
03h 48m
Flight
161.73 mi
260.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.73 mi
Kilometers
260.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.76 mi
Kilometers
315.05 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enfield
Sat, May 30, 5:28 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Sat, May 30, 9:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-05-30T13:39
Arrive Enfield
Sat, May 30, 5:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:22 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
Carrboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Maine
97.8 mi
01h 54m
To Enfield
98 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 481: Enfield, Greenview

    1077 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitfield Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
76.6 mi · 39%
I 87 North
44.6 mi · 23%
Farmington Road
38 mi · 19%
I 95 North
15.7 mi · 8%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 5%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Farmington Road

Merge slight left

37.5 mi · 00h 43m

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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrboro
01h 54m from Maine
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maine and Partly Cloudy near Enfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.8 miles (315.1 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?

Carrboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from Maine and 98 miles from Enfield.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.37 one way or $54.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Maine and Partly Cloudy near Enfield.

Stop Ideas Near Carrboro

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 Carrboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 4.1 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 13.2 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham

18 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

30 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

36 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Burlington

38 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Enfield. Straight-line distance: 161.73 mi (260.28 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Enfield

#2 Enfield

Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,260
Coordinates36.1809900, -77.6666400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Enfield (-77.66664, 36.18099)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.15 L · about $27.37
Round trip
$54.74
13.82 gal · 52.3 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.37 $54.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.60 $61.21
Premium $4.78 $33.02 $66.03
Diesel $5.62 $38.86 $77.72

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Enfield. The current time is 13:39:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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