How far is Maine, NC from Southern Pines, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Southern Pines, NC is about 99 miles (159.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.08 mi
02h 17m
Flight
83.31 mi
134.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.31 mi
Kilometers
134.07 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.08 mi
Kilometers
159.45 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southern Pines
Thu, Oct 15, 5:48 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Thu, Oct 15, 8:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-10-15T15:30
Arrive Southern Pines
Thu, Oct 15, 5:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Asheboro
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Maine
49.5 mi
01h 08m
To Southern Pines
49.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Southern Pines.

  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

    19 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15, US 501, NC 211: Aberdeen

    104 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto US 15, US 501, NC 211: Aberdeen

    2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Morganton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morganton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Morganton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Morganton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Bennett Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Bennett Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Pennsylvania Avenue

    130 m · 18 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 East
27.1 mi · 27%
I 73 South
26.1 mi · 26%
Lexington Road
17.4 mi · 18%
US 15
2.05 mi · 2%
I 85 Business North
1.73 mi · 2%
West Morganton Road
1.13 mi · 1%
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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Asheboro
01h 08m from Maine
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine and Sunny near Southern Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maine to Southern Pines?

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Asheboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Maine and 49.6 miles from Southern Pines.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.10 one way or $26.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Sunny near Southern Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Asheboro

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

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

RAIL

High Point

33 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Lexington

41 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Burlington

55 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Southern Pines. Straight-line distance: 83.31 mi (134.07 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Southern Pines

#2 Southern Pines

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population15,070
Coordinates35.1740500, -79.3922500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Southern Pines (-79.39225, 35.17405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.23 L · about $13.10
Round trip
$26.20
6.98 gal · 26.46 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $13.10 $26.20
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.76 $29.53
Premium $4.63 $16.14 $32.28
Diesel $5.72 $19.96 $39.92

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Southern Pines. The current time is 15:30:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.