How far is Maine, NC from Jefferson, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Jefferson, NC is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 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.
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
77.31 mi
01h 47m
Flight
61.81 mi
99.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.81 mi
Kilometers
99.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.31 mi
Kilometers
124.42 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Sun, Apr 12, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Sun, Apr 12, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-12T04:02
Arrive Jefferson
Sun, Apr 12, 5:50 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
North Wilkesboro
NC

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

From Maine
38.6 mi
00h 53m
To Jefferson
38.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Yadkinville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Liberty Church Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Liberty Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lone Hickory Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lone Hickory Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    18.8 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Trading Post Road

    66 m · 3 sec · Trading Post Road

  12. 12

    Continue on J W Luke Road

    984 ft · 17 sec · J W Luke Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lone Hickory Road
29.9 mi · 39%
Liberty Church Road
8.15 mi · 11%
Yadkinville Road
4.91 mi · 6%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 3%
J W Luke Road
1.13 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lone Hickory Road

Merge slight left

26.9 mi · 00h 33m

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
+15.5 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Wilkesboro
00h 53m from Maine
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine and Mostly Sunny near Jefferson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.3 miles (124.4 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?

North Wilkesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Maine and 38.6 miles from Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 $10.81 one way or $21.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Mostly Sunny near Jefferson.

Stop Ideas Near North Wilkesboro

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

81 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

Salisbury

82 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
BUS

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

83 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Kannapolis

87 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 61.81 mi (99.47 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Jefferson

#2 Jefferson

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population1,534
Coordinates36.4204000, -81.4734400
Altitude890
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Jefferson (-81.47344, 36.4204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.33 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.63
5.46 gal · 20.66 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.81 $21.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.09 $24.18
Premium $4.78 $13.04 $26.09
Diesel $5.62 $15.35 $30.71

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Jefferson. The current time is 04:02:42.

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.