How far is Maine, NC from Madison, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Madison, NC is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
52.18 mi
01h 11m
Flight
45.32 mi
72.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.32 mi
Kilometers
72.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.18 mi
Kilometers
83.98 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Mon, May 25, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Mon, May 25, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-05-25T01:21
Arrive Madison
Mon, May 25, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Winston-Salem
NC

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

From Maine
26.1 mi
00h 35m
To Madison
26.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway

    2800 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Salem Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 158 East: Walkertown, Reidsville

    15.9 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Belews Creek Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Belews Creek Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 68

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2003 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1208 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    680 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    126 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    7 m · 1 sec · South Market Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 158 East
15.9 mi · 30%
Farmington Road
14.1 mi · 27%
State Highway 68
9.79 mi · 19%
Salem Parkway
7.66 mi · 15%
Belews Creek Road
0.95 mi · 2%
US 421 South
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 158 East

Keep slight right to continue on US 158 East: Walkertown, Reidsville

15.9 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winston-Salem
00h 35m from Maine
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Maine and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Maine and 26.1 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Maine and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Winston-Salem

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

1 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

2 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

31 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Madison. Straight-line distance: 45.32 mi (72.93 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

Town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA

Population2,108
Coordinates36.3854200, -79.9594900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Madison (-79.95949, 36.38542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $7.29
Round trip
$14.58
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.29 $14.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.15 $16.30
Premium $4.78 $8.79 $17.58
Diesel $5.62 $10.35 $20.70

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Madison. The current time is 01:21:42.

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.