How far is Maine, NC from Wilkesboro, NC?

The estimated driving distance from Maine, NC to Wilkesboro, NC is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.52 mi
01h 17m · estimated
Flight
37.43 mi
60.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.43 mi
Kilometers
60.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
50.52 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
81.31 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilkesboro
Sat, Apr 11, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Sat, Apr 11, 2:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-11T00:20
Arrive Wilkesboro
Sat, Apr 11, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Harmony
NC

Town in north Carolina

From Maine
18.7 mi
00h 38m
To Wilkesboro
31.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harmony
00h 38m from Maine
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Wilkesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Maine and 31.8 miles from Wilkesboro.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Wilkesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Harmony

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

42 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

49 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

50 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

51 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Wilkesboro. Straight-line distance: 37.43 mi (60.23 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Wilkesboro

#2 Wilkesboro

Town in and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina

Population3,430
Coordinates36.1459600, -81.1606400
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Wilkesboro (-81.16064, 36.14596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.75 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.56 gal · 13.5 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.05 $14.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.88 $15.77
Premium $4.78 $8.50 $17.01
Diesel $5.62 $10.01 $20.02

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Wilkesboro. The current time is 00:20:35.

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.