How far is Maine, NC from Hays, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Hays, NC is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Yadkin 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 Hays.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Hays.
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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
4.9 mi · 7 min · Yadkinville Road
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Continue on Liberty Church Road
8.1 mi · 11 min · Liberty Church Road
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Turn left onto Lone Hickory Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Lone Hickory Road
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
1777 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Red White & Blue Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Red White & Blue Road
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Continue on Roaring River Road
1894 ft · 29 sec · Roaring River Road
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Continue on State Road 2327
1995 ft · 36 sec · State Road 2327
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Turn left onto Elkin Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Elkin Highway
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Turn right onto Rock Creek Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Rock Creek Road
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Turn right onto Traphill Road
9 m · 1 sec · Traphill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Traphill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Hays.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lone Hickory Road
Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Maine and Chance Rain Showers near Hays.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Hays?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Maine and 23.9 miles from Hays.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maine and Chance Rain Showers near Hays.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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 Arlington.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Hays. Straight-line distance: 38.7 mi (62.28 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 Hays
Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,851 |
| Coordinates | 36.2498500, -81.1156400 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hays (-81.11564, 36.24985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
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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