How far is Maine, NC from Valley Hill, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Valley Hill, NC is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Valley Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Valley Hill.
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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
96.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Fort
1139 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Catawba Avenue
549 ft · 14 sec · Catawba Avenue
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Continue on Bat Cave Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road
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Continue on Old Fort Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Fort Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gerton Highway
1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway
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Continue on Chimney Rock Road
12.3 mi · 20 min · Chimney Rock Road
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Continue on Chimney Rock Road
973 ft · 19 sec · Chimney Rock Road
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Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Four Seasons Boulevard
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Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard
739 ft · 20 sec · Four Seasons Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Grove Street
2897 ft · 1 min · North Grove Street
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Turn right onto East Caswell Street
1195 ft · 40 sec · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Kanuga Road
1252 ft · 29 sec · Kanuga Road
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Turn right onto Willow Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Willow Road
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Turn left onto East Price Street
6 m · 1 sec · East Price Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Price Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Valley Hill.
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
96.6 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Maine and Chance Rain Showers near Valley Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Valley Hill?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Morganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Maine and 68.3 miles from Valley Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maine and Chance Rain Showers near Valley Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Morganton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Casar Park, Town Hall, & Veterans Memorial
Town of Valdese
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 Valley Hill. Straight-line distance: 117.28 mi (188.75 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 Valley Hill
Township in Henderson County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,070 |
| Coordinates | 35.2984500, -82.4831800 |
| Altitude | 665 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Hill (-82.48318, 35.29845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 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 42m |
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 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.11 | $54.22 |
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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