How far is Raeford, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Raeford, NC to Maine, NC is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.8 mi
02h 16m
Flight
99.2 mi
159.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.2 mi
Kilometers
159.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.8 mi
Kilometers
189.58 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Wed, May 13, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Raeford
Wed, May 13, 3:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raeford
2026-05-12T23:13
Arrive Maine
Wed, May 13, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raeford
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
Seagrove
NC

Human settlement in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Raeford
58.5 mi
01h 08m
To Maine
59.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raeford and Maine.

  1. 1

    Start on West Edinborough Avenue

    9 m · 9 sec · West Edinborough Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1211 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Prospect Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Prospect Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Aberdeen Road

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Aberdeen Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1343 ft · 28 sec · Poindexter Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard

    1483 ft · 26 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West South Street

    6.8 mi · 11 min · West South Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto NC 211 Highway

    16.9 mi · 25 min · NC 211 Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Lexington

    1043 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Lexington

    1265 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass

    29.3 mi · 40 min · Asheboro Bypass

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Mocksville

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Mocksville Road

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Mocksville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Depot Street

    1111 ft · 31 sec · East Depot Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    1707 ft · 1 min · Railroad Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Poplar Street

    722 ft · 34 sec · Poplar Street

  20. 20

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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raeford 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Asheboro Bypass
29.3 mi · 25%
I 73 North
25.3 mi · 21%
Mocksville Road
17.1 mi · 15%
NC 211 Highway
16.9 mi · 14%
Aberdeen Road
15.4 mi · 13%
West South Street
6.82 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Asheboro Bypass

Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass

29.3 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seagrove
01h 08m from Raeford
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Raeford and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Maine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raeford to Maine?

The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Seagrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Raeford and 59.3 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Raeford and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Seagrove

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

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

RAIL

High Point

51 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

53 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Southern Pines

53 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

58 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raeford and Maine. Straight-line distance: 99.2 mi (159.65 km).

Raeford

#1 Raeford

City in North Carolina

Population4,956
Coordinates34.9810000, -79.2242000
Altitude80
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 Edinborough Avenue (-79.224203, 34.98094)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.74 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.32 gal · 31.48 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.42 $36.85
Premium $4.78 $19.88 $39.75
Diesel $5.62 $23.40 $46.79

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Raeford and Maine. The current time is 23:13:02.

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.