How far is Tryon, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Tryon, NC to Maine, NC is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tryon and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tryon and Maine.
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Start on Mc Cown Street
39 m · 11 sec · Mc Cown Street
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Turn sharp right onto Pacolet Street
32 m · 14 sec · Pacolet Street
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Turn left onto North Trade Street
2387 ft · 1 min · North Trade Street
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Continue on Lynn Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Lynn Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Mills Street
49 m · 6 sec · West Mills Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Mills Street
121 m · 11 sec · West Mills Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 26 West, US 74 East: Saluda, Forest City, Shelby, Asheville
74 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 26 West, US 74 East: Saluda, Forest City, Shelby, Asheville
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 74 East: Shelby, Forest City
2411 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
17.4 mi · 19 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Continue on James A. Callahan Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · James A. Callahan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 120
1123 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ellenboro Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Ellenboro Road
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Turn left onto Mooresboro Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Mooresboro Road
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Turn left onto New House Road
1681 ft · 29 sec · New House Road
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Turn right onto West Stage Coach Trail
4 mi · 6 min · West Stage Coach Trail
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Turn left onto Polkville Road
1352 ft · 26 sec · Polkville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Casar Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Casar Road
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Turn right onto Pruitt Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Pruitt Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wes Cook Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wes Cook Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Casar Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Casar Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1288 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Old Shelby Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Old Shelby Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Shelby Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Shelby Road
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Take the ramp right
1779 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
48.3 mi · 55 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 Tryon and Maine.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Old Shelby Road
Merge slight left
48.3 mi · 00h 55m
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 Tryon and Mostly Clear near Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tryon to Maine?
The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Belwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from Tryon and 61.8 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.55 one way or $35.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tryon and Mostly Clear near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Belwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Casar Park, Town Hall, & Veterans Memorial
Town of Valdese
Longview Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belwood.
Gastonia
Charlotte
Spartanburg
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tryon and Maine. Straight-line distance: 107.45 mi (172.93 km).
#1 Tryon
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,635 |
| Coordinates | 35.2081700, -82.2384500 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.17 | $42.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.91 | $49.83 |
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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