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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.47 mi
01h 28m
Flight
58.16 mi
93.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.16 mi
Kilometers
93.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.47 mi
Kilometers
119.84 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Mon, May 18, 6:36 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Gilead
Mon, May 18, 8:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Gilead
2026-05-18T17:07
Arrive Maine
Mon, May 18, 6:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Gilead
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rockwell
NC

Village in North Carolina

From Mount Gilead
35.1 mi
00h 44m
To Maine
39.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Allenton Street

    6.5 mi · 10 min · West Allenton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Salisbury Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Salisbury Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Salisbury Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Old Salisbury Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1624 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US 52

    7.3 mi · 11 min · US 52

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sides Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Sides Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Gq Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Gq Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Faith Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Faith Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jake Alexander Boulevard South

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard South

  14. 14

    Continue on Jake Alexander Boulevard North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard North

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2716 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jake Alexander Boulevard North
9.43 mi · 13%
US 52
7.3 mi · 10%
Old Salisbury Road
7.08 mi · 10%
West Allenton Street
6.53 mi · 9%
Jake Alexander Boulevard South
5.65 mi · 8%
Sides Road
3.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwell
00h 44m from Mount Gilead
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockwell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Salisbury

14 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Kannapolis

20 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Lexington

33 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

51 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Gilead and Maine. Straight-line distance: 58.16 mi (93.6 km).

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#1 Mount Gilead

Township in Montgomery County, North Carolina

Population1,180
Coordinates35.2148700, -80.0022800
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
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#2 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allenton Street (-80.002253, 35.214804)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.95 L · about $10.42
Round trip
$20.83
5.26 gal · 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Gilead and Maine. The current time is 17:07:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.