How far is Maine, NC from Hope Mills, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Hope Mills, NC is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.12 mi
03h 07m
Flight
111.89 mi
180.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.89 mi
Kilometers
180.07 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.12 mi
Kilometers
236.77 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hope Mills
Thu, Oct 15, 5:39 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Thu, Oct 15, 8:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-10-15T14:31
Arrive Hope Mills
Thu, Oct 15, 5:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maine
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Staley
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Maine
73.6 mi
01h 33m
To Hope Mills
73.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Hope Mills.

  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 left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    44.7 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    22.1 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Honeycutt Road, Simmons Army Airfield

    2132 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Welcome Center, Fort Bragg

    61 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Honeycutt Road

    913 ft · 26 sec · Honeycutt Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Logistics Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Logistics Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Gruber Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Gruber Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward Fayetteville

    1778 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on All American Freeway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · All American Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Owen Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Owen Drive

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight

    90 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cumberland Road

    730 ft · 18 sec · Cumberland Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Natal Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Natal Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Mid Pine Road

    1829 ft · 39 sec · Mid Pine Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Legion Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Legion Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lakeview Road

    2425 ft · 2 min · Lakeview Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    675 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 421 South
44.7 mi · 30%
Farmington Road
38 mi · 26%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
34.5 mi · 23%
I 73 South
12.2 mi · 8%
All American Freeway
6.39 mi · 4%
Legion Road
2.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 421 South

Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

44.7 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
111.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Staley
01h 33m from Maine
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine and Sunny near Hope Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maine to Hope Mills?

The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Staley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Maine and 73.6 miles from Hope Mills.

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

The direct path is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.48 one way or $38.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Sunny near Hope Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Staley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Staley, 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 Staley.

RAIL

Burlington

35 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

45 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

62 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Hope Mills. Straight-line distance: 111.89 mi (180.07 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Hope Mills

#2 Hope Mills

City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population15,848
Coordinates34.9704400, -78.9453100
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Hope Mills (-78.94531, 34.97044)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.65 L · about $19.48
Round trip
$38.97
10.38 gal · 39.3 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $19.48 $38.97
Mid-grade $4.23 $21.95 $43.91
Premium $4.63 $24.00 $48.01
Diesel $5.72 $29.68 $59.36

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Hope Mills. The current time is 14:31:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.