How far is Maine, NC from Hudson, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Hudson, NC is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
63.67 mi
01h 20m
Flight
53.5 mi
86.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.5 mi
Kilometers
86.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.67 mi
Kilometers
102.47 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-23T04:12
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Catawba
NC

Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Maine
31.8 mi
00h 40m
To Hudson
31.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2615 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Yadkinville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Yadkinville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    45.9 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321: Lenoir, Lincolnton, Hickory

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 321 North: Lenoir

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pine Mountain Road

    2306 ft · 48 sec · Pine Mountain Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Cedar Valley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cedar Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1211 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    23 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Central Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yadkinville Road
47.1 mi · 74%
US 321 North
12.2 mi · 19%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 4%
Cedar Valley Road
0.71 mi · 1%
Pine Mountain Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Yadkinville Road

Merge slight left

45.9 mi · 00h 52m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catawba
00h 40m from Maine
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine and Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Catawba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Maine and 31.9 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Catawba

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

47 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Gastonia

49 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

56 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

57 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 53.5 mi (86.1 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in North Carolina

Population3,703
Coordinates35.8484600, -81.4959300
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Hudson (-81.49593, 35.84846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.82
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.91 $17.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.97 $19.93
Premium $4.78 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.62 $12.65 $25.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Hudson. The current time is 04:12:16.

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.