How far is Maine, NC from Williamston, NC?
The driving distance from Maine, NC to Williamston, NC is about 227.4 miles (366 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Williamston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Williamston.
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Start on Oak Grove Church Road
15 m · 3 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
61 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Farmington Road
1344 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
19 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
79.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn left
1434 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Jamesville Road
1649 ft · 44 sec · Jamesville Road
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1644 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on South Haughton Street
810 ft · 24 sec · South Haughton Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
655 ft · 28 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Williamston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left
79.6 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Maine and Partly Sunny near Williamston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maine to Williamston?
The road trip is about 227.4 miles (366 km) and usually takes 04h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Maine and 113.9 miles from Williamston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.81 one way or $63.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Maine and Partly Sunny near Williamston.
Stop Ideas Near Morrisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Garner Town Hall
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrisville.
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Williamston. Straight-line distance: 195.41 mi (314.49 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 Williamston
City in North Carolina
| Population | 5,129 |
| Coordinates | 35.8546000, -77.0555100 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamston (-77.05551, 35.8546)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $31.81 | $63.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.56 | $71.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.37 | $76.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.16 | $90.32 |
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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