How far is Maine, NC from Gastonia, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Gastonia, NC is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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 01h 37m.
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.
Town in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Gastonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Gastonia.
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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
16.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North, I 77 South: Wytheville, Charlotte
2158 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South
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Continue on I 77 South
2.1 mi · 2 min · I 77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South
2.3 mi · 3 min · I 77 South
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Continue on I-77 South
1990 ft · 26 sec · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
1.1 mi · 1 min · I-77 South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Matthews
1201 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 485 South Outer: Pineville
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 29, US 74: Greensboro, Spartanburg, Wilkinson Boulevard
2308 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 7: East Gastonia
858 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Ozark Avenue
3206 ft · 1 min · East Ozark Avenue
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Continue on East Long Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Long Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1264 ft · 29 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Boulevard
2639 ft · 55 sec · East Franklin Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Gastonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Yadkinville Road
Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 00h 18m
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 Gastonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Gastonia?
The road trip is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Maine and 38.8 miles from Gastonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Sunny near Gastonia.
Stop Ideas Near Mooresville
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 Mooresville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Gastonia. Straight-line distance: 58.63 mi (94.35 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 Gastonia
The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.
| Population | 77,640 |
| Coordinates | 35.2620800, -81.1873000 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gastonia (-81.1873, 35.26208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $3.75 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
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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