How far is Maine, NC from Lincolnton, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Lincolnton, NC is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 21m.
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.
Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Lincolnton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Lincolnton.
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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
36.3 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rock Barn Road
767 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Rockbarn Road
152 m · 9 sec · Rockbarn Road
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Continue on Rock Barn Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rock Barn Road Northeast
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Continue on Rockbarn Road
2094 ft · 40 sec · Rockbarn Road
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Continue on 7th Avenue Northeast
2417 ft · 46 sec · 7th Avenue Northeast
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rome Jones Road
2 mi · 3 min · Rome Jones Road
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Continue on Sigmon Dairy Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sigmon Dairy Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Maiden Road
2657 ft · 55 sec · West Maiden Road
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Turn left onto Startown Road
1541 ft · 30 sec · Startown Road
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Take the ramp left
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 27, NC 150: Lincolnton
1487 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Laurel Street
542 ft · 24 sec · North Laurel Street
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Turn left onto East Pine Street
945 ft · 26 sec · East Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Lincolnton.
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.
Yadkinville Road
Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 00h 41m
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 Lincolnton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Lincolnton?
The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Catawba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Maine and 31.2 miles from Lincolnton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Sunny near Lincolnton.
Stop Ideas Near Catawba
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 Catawba.
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Salisbury
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Lincolnton. Straight-line distance: 50.8 mi (81.76 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 Lincolnton
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 11,522 |
| Coordinates | 35.4737500, -81.2545300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincolnton (-81.25453, 35.47375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $9.31 | $18.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.18 | $20.35 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
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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