How far is Maine, NC from Hillsborough, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Hillsborough, NC is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.5 mi
01h 47m
Flight
81.43 mi
131.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.43 mi
Kilometers
131.05 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.5 mi
Kilometers
142.42 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsborough
Sat, Apr 18, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Sat, Apr 18, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-17T23:02
Arrive Hillsborough
Sat, Apr 18, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Greensboro
NC

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

From Maine
44.2 mi
00h 53m
To Hillsborough
44.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Hillsborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Hillsborough.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 3 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    61 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Farmington Road

    1344 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    37.5 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    34.5 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1495 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1131 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 85 US 70 Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · I 85 US 70 Connector

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Hill Avenue North

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Hill Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Latimer Street

    632 ft · 17 sec · Latimer Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive

    785 ft · 23 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West King Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West King Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Hillsborough.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
44.6 mi · 50%
Farmington Road
38 mi · 43%
I 85 US 70 Connector
2.07 mi · 2%
West King Street
0.98 mi · 1%
West Hill Avenue North
0.77 mi · 1%
Lakeshore Drive
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Farmington Road

Merge slight left

37.5 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
81.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
00h 53m from Maine
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine and Sunny near Hillsborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maine to Hillsborough?

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Maine and 44.3 miles from Hillsborough.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Sunny near Hillsborough.

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greensboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

4 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

23 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

32 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

39 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Hillsborough. Straight-line distance: 81.43 mi (131.05 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Hillsborough

#2 Hillsborough

Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

Population7,226
Coordinates36.0754200, -79.0997300
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Hillsborough (-79.09973, 36.07542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $12.36
Round trip
$24.72
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.36 $24.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.78 $14.91 $29.81
Diesel $5.62 $17.55 $35.09

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Hillsborough. The current time is 23:02:50.

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.