How far is Maine, NC from Lake Norman of Catawba, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Lake Norman of Catawba, NC is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.42 mi
00h 58m
Flight
33.24 mi
53.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.24 mi
Kilometers
53.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.42 mi
Kilometers
69.87 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Norman of Catawba
Wed, Apr 29, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Thu, Apr 30, 12:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-29T22:58
Arrive Lake Norman of Catawba
Wed, Apr 29, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Maine
21.7 mi
00h 29m
To Lake Norman of Catawba
21.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Lake Norman of Catawba.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Lake Norman of Catawba.

  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

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North, I 77 South: Wytheville, Charlotte

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 150: Mooresville, Lincolnton

    939 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 150 West: Lake Norman Airport, Lincolnton

    53 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto River Highway

    6.3 mi · 10 min · River Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kiser Island Road

    2705 ft · 2 min · Kiser Island Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Riverwood Road

    962 ft · 42 sec · Riverwood Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverwood Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Lake Norman of Catawba.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yadkinville Road
17.5 mi · 40%
I 77 South
15.5 mi · 36%
River Highway
6.34 mi · 15%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 5%
Kiser Island Road
0.51 mi · 1%
I 77 North
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Yadkinville Road

Merge slight left

16.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 29m from Maine
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Maine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Norman of Catawba.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maine to Lake Norman of Catawba?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Maine and 21.7 miles from Lake Norman of Catawba.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Maine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Norman of Catawba.

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Lake Norman of Catawba. Straight-line distance: 33.24 mi (53.5 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Norman of Catawba

Township in Catawba County, North Carolina

Population5,075
Coordinates35.5868000, -80.9595200
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Lake Norman of Catawba (-80.95952, 35.5868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $6.06
Round trip
$12.12
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.06 $12.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.78 $13.55
Premium $4.78 $7.31 $14.62
Diesel $5.62 $8.60 $17.21

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Lake Norman of Catawba. The current time is 22:58:23.

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.