How far is Maine, NC from Lake Junaluska, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Lake Junaluska, NC is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Lake Junaluska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Lake Junaluska.
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Start on Oak Grove Church Road
15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Turn left
2615 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Country Lane
2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane
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Turn right onto Yadkinville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Yadkinville Road
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Take the ramp left
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
116 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left
25.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 BUS, NC 209: Lake Junaluska, East Waynesville, Hot Springs
804 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Crabtree Road
1465 ft · 41 sec · Crabtree Road
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Turn right onto Old Clyde Road
70 m · 6 sec · Old Clyde Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Clyde Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Lake Junaluska.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Yadkinville Road
Merge slight left
116 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Maine and Mostly Sunny near Lake Junaluska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Lake Junaluska?
The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Glen Alpine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Maine and 74.8 miles from Lake Junaluska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maine and Mostly Sunny near Lake Junaluska.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Alpine
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 Glen Alpine.
Gastonia
Spartanburg
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Lake Junaluska. Straight-line distance: 138.23 mi (222.46 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 Lake Junaluska
Census designated place
| Population | 2,734 |
| Coordinates | 35.5278800, -82.9595800 |
| Altitude | 778 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Junaluska (-82.95958, 35.52788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $3.96 | $20.87 | $41.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.64 | $59.28 |
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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