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

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Mount Olive, NC is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
181.34 mi
03h 50m
Flight
144.3 mi
232.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.3 mi
Kilometers
232.23 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.34 mi
Kilometers
291.84 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Olive
Sun, Apr 19, 1:10 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-19T09:19
Arrive Mount Olive
Sun, Apr 19, 1:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 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
Goldston
NC

City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Maine
90.7 mi
01h 55m
To Mount Olive
90.7 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.7 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    28.9 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Filter Plant Drive

    1154 ft · 32 sec · Filter Plant Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Ames Street

    1192 ft · 43 sec · Ames Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bragg Boulevard

    1909 ft · 46 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward US 401 Business South, NC 87 South

    785 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

    34.1 mi · 47 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mount Olive Road

    97 m · 14 sec · Mount Olive Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olive Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 421 South
44.7 mi · 25%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
41.3 mi · 23%
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
40.5 mi · 22%
Farmington Road
38 mi · 21%
I 73 South
12.2 mi · 7%
Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 421 South

Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

44.7 mi · 00h 55m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldston
01h 55m from Maine
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Maine and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Olive.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Maine and 90.7 miles from Mount Olive.

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

The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.35 one way or $50.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maine and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Olive.

Stop Ideas Near Goldston

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

54 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Burlington

57 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Mount Olive. Straight-line distance: 144.3 mi (232.23 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 Mount Olive

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,661
Coordinates34.5882300, -78.5866800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Mount Olive (-78.58668, 34.58823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.22 L · about $25.35
Round trip
$50.70
12.8 gal · 48.44 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.35 $50.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.35 $56.69
Premium $4.78 $30.58 $61.16
Diesel $5.62 $35.99 $71.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Mount Olive. The current time is 09:19:24.

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.