How far is Maine, NC from Raeford, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Raeford, NC is about 116.8 miles (188 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.8 mi
02h 43m
Flight
99.2 mi
159.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.2 mi
Kilometers
159.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.8 mi
Kilometers
187.97 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raeford
Wed, May 13, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Wed, May 13, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-05-12T23:46
Arrive Raeford
Wed, May 13, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Seagrove
NC

Human settlement in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Maine
58.4 mi
01h 21m
To Raeford
58.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph S
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Raeford.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Poplar Street

    722 ft · 32 sec · Poplar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1707 ft · 1 min · Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Depot Street

    1111 ft · 33 sec · East Depot Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lexington Road

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Lexington Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East: Asheboro

    27.1 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 73 South, I 74 East, US 220 South: Rockingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2052 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    17.1 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Beulah Hill Road North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard

    1471 ft · 24 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Poindexter Street

    1343 ft · 30 sec · Poindexter Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1215 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Edinborough Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · West Edinborough Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Edinborough Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 East
27.1 mi · 23%
I 73 South
26.1 mi · 22%
Lexington Road
17.4 mi · 15%
Beulah Hill Road North
6.82 mi · 6%
I 85 Business North
1.73 mi · 1%
Railroad Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East: Asheboro

27.1 mi · 00h 36m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seagrove
01h 21m from Maine
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Maine and Mostly Sunny near Raeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maine to Raeford?

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (188 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Seagrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Maine and 58.4 miles from Raeford.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Maine and Mostly Sunny near Raeford.

Stop Ideas Near Seagrove

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

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

RAIL

High Point

51 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

53 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Southern Pines

53 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

58 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Raeford. Straight-line distance: 99.2 mi (159.65 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Raeford

#2 Raeford

City in North Carolina

Population4,956
Coordinates34.9810000, -79.2242000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Raeford (-79.2242, 34.981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.6 L · about $16.32
Round trip
$32.64
8.24 gal · 31.2 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.32 $32.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.78 $19.69 $39.37
Diesel $5.62 $23.17 $46.34

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Raeford. The current time is 23:46:15.

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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.