How far is Maine, NC from West Jefferson, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to West Jefferson, NC is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
76.73 mi
01h 46m
Flight
62.11 mi
99.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.11 mi
Kilometers
99.95 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.73 mi
Kilometers
123.49 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Jefferson
Fri, Apr 17, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Fri, Apr 17, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-17T20:22
Arrive West Jefferson
Fri, Apr 17, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
North Wilkesboro
NC

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

From Maine
38.3 mi
00h 53m
To West Jefferson
38.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine and West Jefferson.

  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

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Yadkinville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Liberty Church Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Liberty Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lone Hickory Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lone Hickory Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    16.3 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    9.1 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lone Hickory Road
29.9 mi · 39%
Liberty Church Road
8.15 mi · 11%
Yadkinville Road
4.91 mi · 6%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 3%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.72 mi · 2%
Oak Grove Church Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Lone Hickory Road

Merge slight left

26.9 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Wilkesboro
00h 53m from Maine
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Jefferson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maine to West Jefferson?

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

North Wilkesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Maine and 38.4 miles from West Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Jefferson.

Stop Ideas Near North Wilkesboro

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

81 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

Salisbury

82 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

83 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Kannapolis

87 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and West Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 62.11 mi (99.95 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Jefferson

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population1,313
Coordinates36.4037400, -81.4928800
Altitude907
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: West Jefferson (-81.49288, 36.40374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.25 L · about $10.73
Round trip
$21.47
5.42 gal · 20.5 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.73 $21.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.00 $24.01
Premium $4.78 $12.95 $25.90
Diesel $5.62 $15.24 $30.48

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and West Jefferson. The current time is 20:22:18.

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.