How far is Rose Hill, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Rose Hill, NC to Maine, NC is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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
193.9 mi
03h 15m
Flight
161.25 mi
259.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.25 mi
Kilometers
259.5 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.9 mi
Kilometers
312.05 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Rose Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rose Hill
2026-04-19T05:46
Arrive Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rose Hill
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
Durham
NC

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.

From Rose Hill
103.3 mi
01h 37m
To Maine
90.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 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 Rose Hill and Maine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rose Hill and Maine.

  1. 1

    Start on North Sycamore Street

    8.8 mi · 13 min · North Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    56.3 mi · 1 hr

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

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

    32.5 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road

    76 m · 7 sec · Farmington Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    660 ft · 18 sec · Farmington Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Farmington Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    1337 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rose Hill 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Sycamore Street
172 mi · 89%
I 40 West
32.5 mi · 17%
Farmington Road
0.69 mi
Oak Grove Church Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Sycamore Street

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durham
01h 37m from Rose Hill
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rose Hill 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 Rose Hill to Maine?

The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Rose Hill and 90.6 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.09 one way or $54.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rose Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Durham

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 Durham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 1.1 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
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 8.8 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham

1 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

25 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

28 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

34 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rose Hill and Maine. Straight-line distance: 161.25 mi (259.5 km).

Rose Hill

#1 Rose Hill

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

Population1,620
Coordinates34.8282200, -78.0230400
Altitude30
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: North Sycamore Street (-78.023048, 34.828227)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.9 L · about $27.09
Round trip
$54.19
13.68 gal · 51.8 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.09 $54.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.29 $60.59
Premium $4.78 $32.68 $65.36
Diesel $5.62 $38.47 $76.94

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 Rose Hill and Maine. The current time is 05:46:19.

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.