How far is Maine, NC from Rolesville, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Rolesville, NC is about 132.4 miles (213 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.36 mi
02h 41m
Flight
116.83 mi
188.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.83 mi
Kilometers
188.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.36 mi
Kilometers
213.02 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rolesville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-19T04:16
Arrive Rolesville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Alamance
NC

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

From Maine
66.1 mi
01h 20m
To Rolesville
66.3 mi
01h 20m

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
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 885 South, US 70 East: Raleigh

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on South Miami Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Miami Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Glenwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540: Wake Forest, RDU Airport

    649 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 540 East: Wake Forest

    1.6 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    13 mi · 14 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 401: Louisburg

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 401 North: Louisburg

    159 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Louisburg Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Louisburg Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
46.3 mi · 35%
Farmington Road
38 mi · 29%
I 85 North
15.5 mi · 12%
Northern Wake Expressway
13 mi · 10%
Louisburg Road
6.87 mi · 5%
I 885 South
2.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Farmington Road

Merge slight left

37.5 mi · 00h 43m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alamance
01h 20m from Maine
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Maine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rolesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Alamance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Maine and 66.3 miles from Rolesville.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.50 one way or $37.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rolesville.

Stop Ideas Near Alamance

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Alamance and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 2.7 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alamance.

RAIL

Burlington

8 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

31 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

48 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

52 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Rolesville. Straight-line distance: 116.83 mi (188.02 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Rolesville

#2 Rolesville

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

Population8,882
Coordinates35.9232100, -78.4575000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Rolesville (-78.4575, 35.92321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.68 L · about $18.50
Round trip
$37.00
9.34 gal · 35.36 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.50 $37.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.68 $41.37
Premium $4.78 $22.31 $44.63
Diesel $5.62 $26.26 $52.53

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 Rolesville. The current time is 04:16:26.

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.