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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.1 mi
02h 56m
Flight
115.86 mi
186.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.86 mi
Kilometers
186.46 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.1 mi
Kilometers
223.86 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flat Rock
Sat, May 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Sat, May 23, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-05-23T03:57
Arrive Flat Rock
Sat, May 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maine
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Salem
NC

Township in Burke County, North Carolina

From Maine
69.5 mi
01h 28m
To Flat Rock
69.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2615 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Yadkinville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Yadkinville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Fort

    1139 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Catawba Avenue

    549 ft · 14 sec · Catawba Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Bat Cave Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Fort Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Fort Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gerton Highway

    1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Chimney Rock Road

    12.3 mi · 20 min · Chimney Rock Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Chimney Rock Road

    1269 ft · 24 sec · Chimney Rock Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26, US 74, US 25

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Hendersonville

    876 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Upward Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Upward Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Highland Lake Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Highland Lake Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenville Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Blue Ridge Road

    10 m · 1 sec · West Blue Ridge Road

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yadkinville Road
97.8 mi · 70%
Chimney Rock Road
12.5 mi · 9%
Bat Cave Road
6.68 mi · 5%
Old Fort Road
4.92 mi · 4%
Andrew Jackson Highway
3.39 mi · 2%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
01h 28m from Maine
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Salem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Casar Park, Town Hall, & Veterans Memorial
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Casar Park, Town Hall, & Veterans Memorial

Casar , NC
137 Deviney St, Casar, NC 28020, United States
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall,Event venue,Memorial park,Picnic ground,Recreation center,Park
Town of Valdese
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Town of Valdese

Valdese , NC
102 Massel Ave SW, Valdese, NC 28690
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.1 mi away

Morganton Finance Department

Morganton , NC
305 E Union St a100, Morganton, NC 28655
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gastonia

68 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

86 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Charlotte

94 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

100 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Flat Rock. Straight-line distance: 115.86 mi (186.46 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Flat Rock

#2 Flat Rock

Village in Henderson County, North Carolina

Population3,408
Coordinates35.2712300, -82.4415100
Altitude672
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Flat Rock (-82.44151, 35.27123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.58 L · about $19.45
Round trip
$38.90
9.82 gal · 37.16 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Maine and Flat Rock. The current time is 03:57:49.

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.