How far is Maine, NC from North Wilkesboro, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to North Wilkesboro, NC is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and North Wilkesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and North Wilkesboro.
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Start on Oak Grove Church Road
15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Turn left
2615 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Country Lane
2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane
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Turn right onto Yadkinville Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Yadkinville Road
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Continue on Liberty Church Road
8.1 mi · 11 min · Liberty Church Road
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Turn left onto Lone Hickory Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Lone Hickory Road
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 Business, NC 115: North Wilkesboro, Statesville
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 421 Business, NC 115: North Wilkesboro, Statesville
60 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Statesville Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Statesville Road
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1195 ft · 20 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on B Street
1417 ft · 28 sec · B Street
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Continue on Main Street
2057 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
75 m · 18 sec
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Turn slight right
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and North Wilkesboro.
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.
Lone Hickory Road
Merge slight left
19 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Maine and Chance Rain Showers near North Wilkesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to North Wilkesboro?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Yadkinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Maine and 22.9 miles from North Wilkesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maine and Chance Rain Showers near North Wilkesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Yadkinville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and North Wilkesboro. Straight-line distance: 37.11 mi (59.73 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 North Wilkesboro
City in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,082 |
| Coordinates | 36.1584700, -81.1475800 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Wilkesboro (-81.14758, 36.15847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
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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