How far is Maine, NC from Mount Gilead, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Mount Gilead, NC is about 95.7 miles (154 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
95.67 mi
02h 20m
Flight
79.59 mi
128.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.59 mi
Kilometers
128.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.67 mi
Kilometers
153.97 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Gilead
Sat, Apr 18, 2:52 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-18T00:31
Arrive Mount Gilead
Sat, Apr 18, 2:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Cricket
NC

Census-designated place in North Carolina, USA

From Maine
47.8 mi
01h 10m
To Mount Gilead
47.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Mount Gilead.

  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

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Yadkinville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Liberty Church Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Liberty Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lone Hickory Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lone Hickory Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    27 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    10.8 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Flat Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Flat Springs Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lone Hickory Road
64.1 mi · 67%
Liberty Church Road
8.15 mi · 9%
Yadkinville Road
4.91 mi · 5%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 2%
Flat Springs Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Oak Grove Church Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Lone Hickory Road

Merge slight left

53.6 mi · 01h 11m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
79.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cricket
01h 10m from Maine
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Gilead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maine to Mount Gilead?

The road trip is about 95.7 miles (154 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Cricket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Maine and 47.9 miles from Mount Gilead.

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

The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Gilead.

Stop Ideas Near Cricket

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

86 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

Salisbury

86 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
BUS

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

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

Kannapolis

91 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Mount Gilead. Straight-line distance: 79.59 mi (128.09 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Gilead

Town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,141
Coordinates36.2681800, -81.9090000
Altitude945
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Mount Gilead (-81.909, 36.26818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.78 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.78
6.76 gal · 25.56 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.39 $26.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.78 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.62 $19.01 $38.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Mount Gilead. The current time is 00:31:32.

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.