How far is Maine, NC from Richlands, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Richlands, NC is about 136.1 miles (219 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Richlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Richlands.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Yadkinville Road
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Take the ramp left
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 226: Marion, Shelby
1541 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
15 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Peppers Creek Road
4.4 mi · 9 min · Peppers Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peppers Creek Road
705 ft · 23 sec · Peppers Creek Road
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Turn right onto Altapass Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Altapass Highway
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South NC Highway 226
6.5 mi · 9 min · South NC Highway 226
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Turn left onto Mine Creek Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Mine Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Pigeon Roost Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pigeon Roost Road
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Turn left onto Byrd Creek Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · Byrd Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Byrd Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Richlands.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Yadkinville Road
Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Maine and Mostly Sunny near Richlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Richlands?
The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Morganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Maine and 68.1 miles from Richlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (160 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maine and Mostly Sunny near Richlands.
Stop Ideas Near Morganton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Casar Park, Town Hall, & Veterans Memorial
City of Lenoir
Morganton Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morganton.
Gastonia
Spartanburg
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Richlands. Straight-line distance: 99.43 mi (160.02 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 Richlands
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,718 |
| Coordinates | 36.0865000, -82.3143000 |
| Altitude | 1056 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richlands (-82.3143, 36.0865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.01 | $38.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.26 | $42.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.93 | $45.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
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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