How far is Rolesville, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Rolesville, NC to Maine, NC is about 135.5 miles (218 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
135.44 mi
02h 10m
Flight
116.83 mi
188.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.83 mi
Kilometers
188.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.44 mi
Kilometers
217.97 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Rolesville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rolesville
2026-04-19T01:11
Arrive Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rolesville
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
Alamance
NC

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

From Rolesville
66.1 mi
01h 05m
To Maine
69.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
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 Rolesville and Maine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward South Main Street

    95 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Louisburg Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Louisburg Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

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

    32.5 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road

    76 m · 7 sec · Farmington Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    660 ft · 18 sec · Farmington Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Farmington Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    1337 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rolesville 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Miami Boulevard
71.8 mi · 53%
I 40 West
32.5 mi · 24%
Northern Wake Expressway
13.4 mi · 10%
Louisburg Road
4.82 mi · 4%
New Raleigh Highway
2.51 mi · 2%
South Main Street
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Miami Boulevard

Keep slight left

42.3 mi · 00h 49m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alamance
01h 05m from Rolesville
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rolesville 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 Rolesville to Maine?

The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Alamance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Rolesville and 69.3 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rolesville and Chance Rain Showers near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Alamance

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 Alamance and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 2.8 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Burlington

8 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

31 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

48 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

52 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rolesville and Maine. Straight-line distance: 116.83 mi (188.02 km).

Rolesville

#1 Rolesville

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

Population8,882
Coordinates35.9232100, -78.4575000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-78.457505, 35.923228)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.09 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.87
9.56 gal · 36.18 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.93 $37.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.17 $42.34
Premium $4.78 $22.84 $45.68
Diesel $5.62 $26.88 $53.77

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 Rolesville and Maine. The current time is 01:11:34.

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.