How far is Masonboro, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Masonboro, NC to Maine, NC is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Masonboro and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Masonboro and Maine.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Masonboro Sound Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Masonboro Sound Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Grove Drive
2.4 mi · 5 min · Pine Grove Drive
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Continue on Peachtree Avenue
596 ft · 19 sec · Peachtree Avenue
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Turn right onto South College Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · South College Road
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Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Keep slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
32.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road
76 m · 7 sec · Farmington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road
660 ft · 18 sec · Farmington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road
38 m · 4 sec · Farmington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road
1337 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road
15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Masonboro and Maine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Michael Jordan Highway
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
107 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Masonboro and Sunny near Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Masonboro to Maine?
The road trip is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.2 miles from Masonboro and 111.7 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.80 one way or $63.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Masonboro and Sunny near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Raleigh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
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 Raleigh.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Masonboro and Maine. Straight-line distance: 194.77 mi (313.45 km).
#1 Masonboro
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 14,826 |
| Coordinates | 34.1793400, -77.8474800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maine
Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9312500, -80.5456200 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $3.75 | $31.80 | $63.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $35.83 | $71.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.17 | $78.35 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $48.44 | $96.88 |
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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