How far is Mills River, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Mills River, NC to Maine, NC is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mills River and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mills River and Maine.
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Start on the route
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
17 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Boylston Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Boylston Highway
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Continue on New Airport Road
1.4 km · 1 min · New Airport Road
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Continue on Airport Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Road
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Continue on Sweeten Creek Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Sweeten Creek Road
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Take the ramp right
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
117.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
1849 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Yadkinville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Yadkinville Road
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Turn left onto Country Lane
2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
2615 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right 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 Mills River and Maine.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Sweeten Creek Road
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Mills River and Patchy Fog near Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mills River to Maine?
The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Morganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Mills River and 73.5 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Mills River and Patchy Fog near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Morganton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Casar Park, Town Hall, & Veterans Memorial
City of Lenoir
Morganton Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morganton.
Gastonia
Spartanburg
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mills River and Maine. Straight-line distance: 119.5 mi (192.31 km).
#1 Mills River
Township in Henderson County, North Carolina
| Population | 7,471 |
| Coordinates | 35.3884500, -82.5667900 |
| Altitude | 639 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $3.96 | $19.73 | $39.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.06 | $44.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.79 | $47.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.01 | $56.02 |
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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