How far is Mar-Mac, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Mar-Mac, NC to Maine, NC is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.86 mi
03h 05m
Flight
145.76 mi
234.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.76 mi
Kilometers
234.58 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.86 mi
Kilometers
286.24 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Mar-Mac
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mar-Mac
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Maine
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mar-Mac
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hillsborough
NC

Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

From Mar-Mac
91.1 mi
01h 32m
To Maine
86.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mar-Mac and Maine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mar-Mac and Maine.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Scott Hill Drive

    549 ft · 26 sec · Scott Hill Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Grantham Road

    2948 ft · 59 sec · Old Grantham Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Grantham Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Grantham Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Mount Olive Highway

    130 m · 10 sec · Old Mount Olive Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    32.5 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road

    76 m · 7 sec · Farmington Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    660 ft · 18 sec · Farmington Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Farmington Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    1337 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mar-Mac and Maine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
112 mi · 63%
I 40 West
32.5 mi · 18%
Old Mount Olive Highway
27.9 mi · 16%
Old Grantham Road
1.68 mi · 1%
Farmington Road
0.69 mi
Scott Hill Drive
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

Merge slight left

82.1 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
145.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsborough
01h 32m from Mar-Mac
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mar-Mac and Sunny near Maine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mar-Mac to Maine?

The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Mar-Mac and 86.8 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.6 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mar-Mac and Sunny near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillsborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 10.1 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 10.3 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.

RAIL

Durham

19 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Burlington

30 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Cary

43 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

47 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mar-Mac and Maine. Straight-line distance: 145.76 mi (234.58 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Mar-Mac

Township in Wayne County, North Carolina

Population3,615
Coordinates35.3348800, -78.0558200
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: (-78.05478, 35.335797)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.76 L · about $24.88
Round trip
$49.75
12.56 gal · 47.52 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.88 $49.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.78 $30.01 $60.01
Diesel $5.62 $35.32 $70.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mar-Mac and Maine. The current time is 04:19:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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