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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
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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.
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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
66.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Morganton, Rutherfordton
1262 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Burkemont Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Burkemont Avenue
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Continue on Rutherford Road
27.9 mi · 39 min · Rutherford Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
3.6 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1401 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
2421 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Poors Ford Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Poors Ford Road
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp right
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
17.1 mi · 19 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, NC 108: Tryon, Spartanburg, Columbus
2832 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 108: Columbus, Tryon
1398 ft · 32 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Mills Street
21 m · 2 sec · West Mills Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Mills Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Mills Street
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Keep slight right
2370 ft · 60 sec
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Continue on North Trade Street
2952 ft · 2 min · North Trade Street
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Turn sharp right onto Mc Cown Street
132 m · 19 sec · Mc Cown Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valdese.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Tryon. Straight-line distance: 107.45 mi (172.93 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 Tryon
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,635 |
| Coordinates | 35.2081700, -82.2384500 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tryon (-82.23845, 35.20817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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