How far is Mount Olive, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Mount Olive, NC to Maine, NC is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Northwest Center Street
135 m · 22 sec · Northwest Center Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2332 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Smith Chapel Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Smith Chapel Highway
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Continue on Old Smith Chapel Road
2 mi · 3 min · Old Smith Chapel Road
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Turn straight
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Alex Benton Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Alex Benton Road
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Take the ramp straight
1997 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 32 min
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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 Mount Olive and Maine.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alex Benton Road
Keep slight left
86.1 mi · 01h 39m
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 Mount Olive and Mostly Sunny 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 177 miles (284.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Carrboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Mount Olive and 82.2 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 $24.76 one way or $49.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Olive and Mostly Sunny near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Carrboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Durham County Inspections Department
The Town Hall Grill
Pompieri Pizza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrboro.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Olive and Maine. Straight-line distance: 148.3 mi (238.66 km).
#1 Mount Olive
City in Illinois
| Population | 4,728 |
| Coordinates | 35.1965500, -78.0663800 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.76 | $49.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.68 | $55.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.86 | $59.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.15 | $70.30 |
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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