How far is Maine, NC from Maggie Valley, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Maggie Valley, NC is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.39 mi
03h 09m
Flight
145.96 mi
234.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.96 mi
Kilometers
234.9 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.39 mi
Kilometers
253.3 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maggie Valley
Sun, May 31, 9:00 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Mon, Jun 1, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-05-31T17:50
Arrive Maggie Valley
Sun, May 31, 9:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maine
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Glen Alpine
NC

Town of the United States

From Maine
78.6 mi
01h 34m
To Maggie Valley
78.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Maggie Valley.

  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

    116 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    25.5 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Maggie Valley, Cherokee

    7.9 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Memory Lane

    21 m · 3 sec · Memory Lane

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Memory Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yadkinville Road
143 mi · 91%
US 19
7.89 mi · 5%
US 74 West
4.11 mi · 3%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 1%
Memory Lane
0.01 mi
Oak Grove Church Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Alpine
01h 34m from Maine
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Maine and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maggie Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maine to Maggie Valley?

The road trip is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Glen Alpine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Maine and 78.8 miles from Maggie Valley.

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

The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maine and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maggie Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Alpine

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

76 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

87 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Charlotte

102 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

108 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Maggie Valley. Straight-line distance: 145.96 mi (234.9 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Maggie Valley

#2 Maggie Valley

Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,258
Coordinates35.5181600, -83.0976400
Altitude918
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Maggie Valley (-83.09764, 35.51816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21.02 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
11.1 gal · 42.04 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.98 $43.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.58 $49.16
Premium $4.78 $26.52 $53.04
Diesel $5.62 $31.21 $62.43

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Maggie Valley. The current time is 17:50:23.

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.