How far is Maine, NC from Fruitland, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Fruitland, NC is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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.
Human settlement in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Fruitland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Fruitland.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · Chimney Rock Road
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Turn right onto Slick Rock Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Slick Rock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Slick Rock Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Slick Rock Road
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Turn left onto Grant Mountain Road
135 m · 7 sec · Grant Mountain Road
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Continue on Old Clear Creek Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Old Clear Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Clear Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Fruitland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Sunny leaving Maine and Sunny near Fruitland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Fruitland?
The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Drexel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Maine and 64.7 miles from Fruitland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Sunny near Fruitland.
Stop Ideas Near Drexel
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 Drexel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Fruitland. Straight-line distance: 110.09 mi (177.18 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 Fruitland
Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,031 |
| Coordinates | 35.3965100, -82.3931700 |
| Altitude | 675 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruitland (-82.39317, 35.39651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.20 | $40.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.79 | $43.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.65 | $51.29 |
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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