How far is Maine, NC from Flat Rock, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Flat Rock, NC is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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.
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Flat Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Flat Rock.
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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
96.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Fort
1139 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Catawba Avenue
549 ft · 14 sec · Catawba Avenue
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Continue on Bat Cave Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road
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Continue on Old Fort Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Fort Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gerton Highway
1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway
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Continue on Chimney Rock Road
12.3 mi · 20 min · Chimney Rock Road
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Continue on Chimney Rock Road
1269 ft · 24 sec · Chimney Rock Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26, US 74, US 25
1076 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hendersonville
876 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Upward Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Upward Road
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Continue on North Highland Lake Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Highland Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenville Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Highway
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Turn left onto West Blue Ridge Road
10 m · 1 sec · West Blue Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Blue Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Flat Rock.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Yadkinville Road
Merge slight left
96.6 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Maine and Patchy Fog near Flat Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Flat Rock?
The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 69.5 miles from Maine and 69.7 miles from Flat Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 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 $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Maine and Patchy Fog near Flat Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Casar Park, Town Hall, & Veterans Memorial
Town of Valdese
Morganton Finance Department
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 Flat Rock. Straight-line distance: 115.86 mi (186.46 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 Flat Rock
Village in Henderson County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,408 |
| Coordinates | 35.2712300, -82.4415100 |
| Altitude | 672 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flat Rock (-82.44151, 35.27123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.46 | $46.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.61 | $55.23 |
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 23, 2026
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