How far is Maine, NC from Mar-Mac, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Mar-Mac, NC is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.67 mi
03h 39m
Flight
145.76 mi
234.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.76 mi
Kilometers
234.58 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.67 mi
Kilometers
285.93 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mar-Mac
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-23T05:54
Arrive Mar-Mac
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 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
Pittsboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Maine
88.7 mi
01h 49m
To Mar-Mac
88.9 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Mar-Mac.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Mar-Mac.

  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

    26.3 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro

    1413 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South

    2827 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 42 East: Smithfield

    2526 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 60 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Old Mount Olive Highway

    558 ft · 12 sec · Old Mount Olive Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Grantham Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Grantham Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Old Grantham Road

    2948 ft · 1 min · Old Grantham Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Scott Hill Drive

    549 ft · 25 sec · Scott Hill Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left

    63 m · 9 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Mar-Mac.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
38 mi · 21%
Farmington Road
38 mi · 21%
US 421 South
26.3 mi · 15%
Triangle Expressway
22.3 mi · 13%
US 64
21.3 mi · 12%
I 73 South
12.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Farmington Road

Merge slight left

37.5 mi · 00h 43m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
145.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsboro
01h 49m from Maine
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine and Sunny near Mar-Mac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maine to Mar-Mac?

The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Pittsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Maine and 88.9 miles from Mar-Mac.

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

The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Sunny near Mar-Mac.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pittsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 11.4 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Chapel Hill , NC
58 Chapelton Court #140, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.5/5 481 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Pittsboro Town Hall

Pittsboro , NC
635 East St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsboro.

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Cary

37 mi away
211 North Academy Street
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Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

43 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Burlington

48 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Mar-Mac. Straight-line distance: 145.76 mi (234.58 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mar-Mac

Township in Wayne County, North Carolina

Population3,615
Coordinates35.3348800, -78.0558200
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Mar-Mac (-78.05582, 35.33488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.73 L · about $24.84
Round trip
$49.67
12.54 gal · 47.46 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.84 $49.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.78 $29.96 $59.92
Diesel $5.62 $35.26 $70.52

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Mar-Mac. The current time is 05:54:05.

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.