How far is Maine, NC from Tryon, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Tryon, NC is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
128.55 mi
02h 46m
Flight
107.45 mi
172.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.45 mi
Kilometers
172.93 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.55 mi
Kilometers
206.88 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tryon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Tryon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Valdese
NC

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

From Maine
64.2 mi
01h 23m
To Tryon
64.3 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2615 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Yadkinville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Yadkinville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    66.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Morganton, Rutherfordton

    1262 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Burkemont Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Burkemont Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Rutherford Road

    27.9 mi · 39 min · Rutherford Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1401 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2421 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Poors Ford Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Poors Ford Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

    17.1 mi · 19 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, NC 108: Tryon, Spartanburg, Columbus

    2832 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 108: Columbus, Tryon

    1398 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Mills Street

    21 m · 2 sec · West Mills Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto West Mills Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Mills Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    2370 ft · 60 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on North Trade Street

    2952 ft · 2 min · North Trade Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto Mc Cown Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Mc Cown Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mc Cown Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yadkinville Road
67.3 mi · 52%
Rutherford Road
27.9 mi · 22%
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
17.1 mi · 13%
Railroad Avenue
4.28 mi · 3%
West Mills Street
3.39 mi · 3%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yadkinville Road

Merge slight left

66.1 mi · 01h 15m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valdese
01h 23m from Maine
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine and Sunny near Tryon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Valdese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Maine and 64.3 miles from Tryon.

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

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.98 one way or $35.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Sunny near Tryon.

Stop Ideas Near Valdese

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

64 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

87 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

89 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Spartanburg

94 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Tryon. Straight-line distance: 107.45 mi (172.93 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Tryon

#2 Tryon

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population1,635
Coordinates35.2081700, -82.2384500
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Tryon (-82.23845, 35.20817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.17 L · about $17.98
Round trip
$35.97
9.08 gal · 34.34 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.98 $35.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.11 $40.22
Premium $4.78 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.62 $25.53 $51.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Tryon. The current time is 01:22:50.

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.