How far is Maine, NC from Mount Gilead, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Mount Gilead, NC is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Village in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Oak Grove Church Road
15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Salisbury Road
13.3 mi · 20 min · Salisbury Road
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Turn right onto Jake Alexander Boulevard North
7.4 mi · 12 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Faith Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Faith Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Gq Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Gq Street
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Turn right
1421 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Sides Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Sides Road
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Merge slight right
16 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto Northeast Connector
2809 ft · 53 sec · Northeast Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Connector
28 m · 2 sec · Northeast Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Connector
1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Connector
53 m · 7 sec · Northeast Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Connector
1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Connector
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Turn right
1235 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Albemarle Road
1881 ft · 46 sec · Albemarle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road
39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road
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Continue on Troy Road
3011 ft · 48 sec · Troy Road
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West Allenton Street
27 m · 4 sec · West Allenton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Allenton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Mount Gilead.
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.
Sides Road
Merge slight right
16 mi · 00h 25m
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 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 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Maine and 33.4 miles from Mount Gilead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Sunny near Mount Gilead.
Stop Ideas Near Rockwell
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 Rockwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Mount Gilead. Straight-line distance: 58.16 mi (93.6 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 Mount Gilead
Township in Montgomery County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,180 |
| Coordinates | 35.2148700, -80.0022800 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Gilead (-80.00228, 35.21487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $3.96 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
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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