How far is Rutherfordton, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Rutherfordton, NC to Maine, NC is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rutherfordton and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rutherfordton and Maine.
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Start on North Main Street
1414 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Green Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Green Street
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Turn sharp left onto Railroad Avenue
2639 ft · 37 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right
29 mi · 42 min
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Take the ramp right
1331 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
66.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
1849 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Yadkinville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Yadkinville Road
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Turn left onto Country Lane
2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
2615 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right 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 Rutherfordton and Maine.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Railroad Avenue
Merge slight left
66.2 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rutherfordton and Sunny near Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rutherfordton to Maine?
The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Rutherfordton and 50.4 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rutherfordton and Sunny near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Brookford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rutherfordton and Maine. Straight-line distance: 88.23 mi (141.99 km).
#1 Rutherfordton
Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,090 |
| Coordinates | 35.3692900, -81.9567700 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.72 | $31.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.97 | $39.93 |
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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