How far is Maine, NC from King, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to King, NC is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and King.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and King.
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Start on Oak Grove Church Road
15 m · 3 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
61 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Farmington Road
1344 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
19 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
2800 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 67: Silas Creek Parkway
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 67 West: Silas Creek Parkway North
974 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 67 West: Silas Creek Parkway North
1058 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Silas Creek Parkway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Silas Creek Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Silas Creek Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Silas Creek Parkway
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Continue on North Point Boulevard
2365 ft · 42 sec · North Point Boulevard
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Turn left onto University Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · University Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 North: Mount Airy
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
6.9 mi · 8 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward King, Tobaccoville
1932 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and King.
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.
Farmington Road
Merge slight left
13.6 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.
Sunny leaving Maine and Sunny near King.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to King?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Maine and 17.3 miles from King.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Sunny near King.
Stop Ideas Near Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and King. Straight-line distance: 26.29 mi (42.31 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 King
City in North Carolina
| Population | 6,912 |
| Coordinates | 36.2806900, -80.3592200 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: King (-80.35922, 36.28069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.75 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
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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