How far is Sawmills, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Sawmills, NC to Maine, NC is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
61.55 mi
01h 19m
Flight
52.52 mi
84.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.52 mi
Kilometers
84.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.55 mi
Kilometers
99.05 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Tue, Jun 2, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Sawmills
Tue, Jun 2, 10:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sawmills
2026-06-02T07:22
Arrive Maine
Tue, Jun 2, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sawmills
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
Catawba
NC

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

From Sawmills
30.8 mi
00h 39m
To Maine
30.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pinewood Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pinewood Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hickory Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Hickory Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Clement Boulevard Northwest

    159 m · 17 sec · Clement Boulevard Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Lenoir Road

    2439 ft · 53 sec · Old Lenoir Road

  6. 6

    Continue on 11th Street Northwest

    891 ft · 18 sec · 11th Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    1638 ft · 37 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

    837 ft · 19 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    797 ft · 25 sec · 4th Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Tate Boulevard Southeast

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Tate Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    44.2 mi · 50 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville

    1849 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Yadkinville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yadkinville Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2615 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right 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 Sawmills and Maine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
45.8 mi · 74%
Hickory Boulevard
5.79 mi · 9%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 4%
Pinewood Road
1.1 mi · 2%
2nd Avenue Southwest
0.88 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue Drive Northwest
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

Merge slight left

44.2 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
52.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catawba
00h 39m from Sawmills
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sawmills and Partly Sunny near Maine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Catawba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Sawmills and 30.8 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sawmills and Partly Sunny near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Catawba

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

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

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Kannapolis

47 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Gastonia

49 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

56 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

57 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sawmills and Maine. Straight-line distance: 52.52 mi (84.53 km).

Sawmills

#1 Sawmills

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

Population5,156
Coordinates35.8248500, -81.4745400
Altitude376
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: Sawmills (-81.47454, 35.82485)
End: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.19
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.60 $17.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.78 $10.37 $20.74
Diesel $5.62 $12.20 $24.41

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sawmills and Maine. The current time is 07:22:06.

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.