How far is Mount Gilead, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Mount Gilead, NC to Maine, NC is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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
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Village in North Carolina
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Gilead and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Gilead and Maine.
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Start on West Allenton Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · West Allenton Street
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Turn right
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Salisbury Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Salisbury Avenue
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Continue on Old Salisbury Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Old Salisbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1624 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Church Street
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Continue on US 52
7.3 mi · 11 min · US 52
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Turn right onto Sides Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Sides Road
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Main Gq Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Gq Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Faith Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Faith Road
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Turn left onto Jake Alexander Boulevard South
5.6 mi · 10 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard South
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Continue on Jake Alexander Boulevard North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard North
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
2716 ft · 45 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 Mount Gilead 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Mount Gilead and Sunny near Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Gilead to Maine?
The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Mount Gilead and 39.3 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Gilead and Sunny near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Rockwell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Gilead and Maine. Straight-line distance: 58.16 mi (93.6 km).
#1 Mount Gilead
Township in Montgomery County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,180 |
| Coordinates | 35.2148700, -80.0022800 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.42 | $20.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.79 | $29.58 |
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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