How far is Mount Olive, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Mount Olive, NC to Maine, NC is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
182.38 mi
03h 04m
Flight
144.3 mi
232.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.3 mi
Kilometers
232.23 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.38 mi
Kilometers
293.52 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Olive
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Olive
2026-04-19T08:00
Arrive Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 11:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Olive
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
Goldston
NC

City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Mount Olive
91.1 mi
01h 32m
To Maine
91.3 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Olive and Maine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive and Maine.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Olive Road

    97 m · 16 sec · Mount Olive Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    138 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    145 m · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left

    40.7 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24, NC 87: Bragg Boulevard

    689 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard

    1104 ft · 29 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

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

    32.5 mi · 37 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road

    76 m · 7 sec · Farmington Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    660 ft · 18 sec · Farmington Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Farmington Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    1337 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  27. 27

    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 Olive 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 24%
I 40 West
38.3 mi · 21%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 11%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 7%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 6%
Murchison Road
8.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

43.4 mi · 00h 53m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldston
01h 32m from Mount Olive
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Olive and Chance Rain Showers near Maine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Olive to Maine?

The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Mount Olive and 91.3 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.51 one way or $51.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Olive and Chance Rain Showers near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Goldston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goldston, 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 Goldston.

RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

54 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Burlington

57 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Olive and Maine. Straight-line distance: 144.3 mi (232.23 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Mount Olive

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,661
Coordinates34.5882300, -78.5866800
Altitude34
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: Mount Olive Road (-78.586447, 34.588123)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.36 L · about $25.51
Round trip
$51.02
12.88 gal · 48.72 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.51 $51.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.52 $57.05
Premium $4.78 $30.77 $61.54
Diesel $5.62 $36.22 $72.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Olive and Maine. The current time is 08:00:31.

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.