How far is Waxhaw, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Waxhaw, NC to Maine, NC is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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 North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waxhaw and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waxhaw and Maine.
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Start on East South Main Street
19 m · 5 sec · East South Main Street
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Turn right onto North Broome Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Broome Street
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Continue on Providence Road South
19.5 mi · 31 min · Providence Road South
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Continue on Providence Road
1 mi · 2 min · Providence Road
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Continue on East 3rd Street
3133 ft · 59 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on East 4th Street
729 ft · 17 sec · East 4th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 277 North, US 74 East, NC 16 North
821 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway
700 ft · 12 sec · John Belk Freeway
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Continue on Brookshire Freeway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Brookshire Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North, US 21 North: Statesville
83 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North, US 21 North: Statesville
1720 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-77 North
113 m · 6 sec · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
3.5 mi · 5 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
2.7 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Continue on I 77 North
1.4 mi · 2 min · I 77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
2.7 mi · 3 min · I 77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
2 mi · 2 min · I 77 North
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Continue on I-77 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
21.7 mi · 26 min · I-77 North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Winston-Salem, Asheville
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem
2332 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 17 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 Waxhaw and Maine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-77 North
Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
21.7 mi · 00h 26m
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 Waxhaw and Sunny near Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waxhaw to Maine?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Cornelius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Waxhaw and 44 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waxhaw and Sunny near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Cornelius
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 Cornelius.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waxhaw and Maine. Straight-line distance: 70.44 mi (113.36 km).
#1 Waxhaw
Town in Union County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 17,987 |
| Coordinates | 34.9245900, -80.7434000 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $3.75 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.11 | $28.21 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $17.44 | $34.89 |
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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