How far is Maine, NC from Lillington, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Lillington, NC is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
125.64 mi
02h 33m
Flight
103.82 mi
167.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.82 mi
Kilometers
167.08 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.64 mi
Kilometers
202.19 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lillington
Tue, May 26, 11:35 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Tue, May 26, 2:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-05-26T09:01
Arrive Lillington
Tue, May 26, 11:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forest Oaks
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Maine
62.8 mi
01h 16m
To Lillington
62.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 3 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    61 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Farmington Road

    1344 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    37.5 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    44.7 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Lillington

    18 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    83 m · 22 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 421 South
62.6 mi · 50%
Farmington Road
38 mi · 30%
I 73 South
12.2 mi · 10%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
10.7 mi · 9%
US 421
0.21 mi
South Main Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

US 421 South

Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

44.7 mi · 00h 55m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Oaks
01h 16m from Maine
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lillington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Forest Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Maine and 62.9 miles from Lillington.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.55 one way or $35.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Maine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lillington.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Oaks

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

14 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

27 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

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

48 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Lillington. Straight-line distance: 103.82 mi (167.08 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Lillington

#2 Lillington

Town in North Carolina

Population3,634
Coordinates35.3993300, -78.8158500
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Lillington (-78.81585, 35.39933)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.78 L · about $17.55
Round trip
$35.09
8.86 gal · 33.56 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.55 $35.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.62 $39.24
Premium $4.78 $21.17 $42.33
Diesel $5.62 $24.91 $49.83

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Lillington. The current time is 09:01:43.

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.