How far is Maine, NC from Liberty, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Liberty, NC is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218 miles (350.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Liberty.
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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
22 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
21.9 mi · 26 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Appalachian Highway
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Continue on West Highway 19
4 mi · 5 min · West Highway 19
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Turn right
34 mi · 46 min
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Continue on West US 64
8 mi · 12 min · West US 64
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Take the exit slight right
58 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 294
12.7 mi · 21 min · Highway 294
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Liberty.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Maine and Rain Showers Likely near Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Liberty?
The road trip is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km) and usually takes 05h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bent Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.6 miles from Maine and 126.8 miles from Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218 miles (350.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.41 one way or $70.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maine and Rain Showers Likely near Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Bent Creek
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 Bent Creek.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 218.03 mi (350.89 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 Liberty
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,671 |
| Coordinates | 35.1231300, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 506 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty (-84.29409, 35.12313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $35.41 | $70.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.60 | $79.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.72 | $85.43 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.28 | $100.56 |
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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