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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.97 mi
03h 05m
Flight
148.3 mi
238.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.3 mi
Kilometers
238.66 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.97 mi
Kilometers
284.8 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Wed, Apr 15, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Olive
Wed, Apr 15, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Olive
2026-04-14T21:27
Arrive Maine
Wed, Apr 15, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
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
Carrboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Mount Olive
94.8 mi
01h 32m
To Maine
82.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

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 Northwest Center Street

    135 m · 22 sec · Northwest Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2332 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Smith Chapel Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Smith Chapel Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Smith Chapel Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Old Smith Chapel Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alex Benton Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Alex Benton Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1997 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

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

    32.5 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road

    76 m · 7 sec · Farmington Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    660 ft · 18 sec · Farmington Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Farmington Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    1337 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  20. 20

    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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alex Benton Road
138 mi · 78%
I 40 West
32.5 mi · 18%
Old Smith Chapel Road
1.96 mi · 1%
Smith Chapel Highway
0.87 mi
Farmington Road
0.69 mi
West Main Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrboro
01h 32m from Mount Olive
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carrboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 6.8 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 6 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 8.6 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham

18 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

30 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

36 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Burlington

38 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Olive and Maine. Straight-line distance: 148.3 mi (238.66 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Mount Olive

City in Illinois

Population4,728
Coordinates35.1965500, -78.0663800
Altitude48
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: Northwest Center Street (-78.066355, 35.196535)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.64 L · about $24.76
Round trip
$49.51
12.5 gal · 47.28 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Olive and Maine. The current time is 21:27:42.

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.