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Trip from Asheboro, NC to Maine, NC

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 13m

Distance

49.9 mi

80 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in North Carolina, United States of America

Asheboro, NC

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Downtown Maine, NC, NC

Maine, NC

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Asheboro, NC to Maine, NC covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Asheboro Bypass, Mocksville Road, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.7 miles on Asheboro Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

24.9 miles from Asheboro, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 49.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Asheboro Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near US 64 BUS.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (US 64 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.7 miles (US 64 / Asheboro Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
4.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 64 BUS

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 BUS toward US 64 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 64 West
5
4.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 64 / Asheboro Bypass

Merge onto US 64 / Asheboro Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
29.4 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 64

Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Mocksville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 64 West: Mocksville
5
29.6 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 64 / Mocksville Road

Merge onto US 64 / Mocksville Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
47.4 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | US 158 / North Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 158 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Asheboro Bypass 24.7 mi 34m
Mocksville Road 17.1 mi 24m
North Main Street 2.4 mi 4m
West Dixie Drive 1.8 mi 2m
Albemarle Road 0.9 mi 1m
South Park Street 0.8 mi 1m
US 64 BUS 0.5 mi <1m
Sunset Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Asheboro Bypass — 24.7 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Asheboro, NC and Maine, NC.

1

Start on US 220 BUS

0.2 mi · 30 sec · North Fayetteville Street
2

Turn right onto Sunset Avenue

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Sunset Avenue
3

Turn left onto South Park Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Park Street
4

Turn slight right onto Albemarle Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Albemarle Road
5

Turn left onto Brookway Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Brookway Road
6

Turn straight onto US 64 BUS

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Dixie Drive
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 BUS

0.5 mi · 42 sec · US 64 BUS
Toward US 64 West
8

Merge onto US 64

25 mi · 34 min · Asheboro Bypass
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit onto US 64

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 64
Toward US 64 West: Mocksville Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto US 64

17 mi · 24 min · Mocksville Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto East Depot Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · East Depot Street
12

Turn right onto Railroad Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
13

Continue on Poplar Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Poplar Street
14

At end of road, turn right onto US 158

2.4 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
15

Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road

48 ft · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
16

Arrive at destination

Oak Grove Church Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 24.9 miles from Asheboro, NC, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 11 miles or 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 24.9 miles or 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maine, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Asheboro, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Asheboro, NC

This is one driving day of about 49.9 miles and 1h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Asheboro, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Asheboro Bypass for about 24.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.9 mi from Asheboro, NC · 36m into the drive

city in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lexington, NC

25 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Trinity, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lexington, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Asheboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Maine, NC

The final approach into Maine, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.80 one way

$15.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $8.53 $17.06
premium $4.70 $9.24 $18.47
diesel $5.61 $11.02 $22.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15 0 $5.24 $2.40
Efficient EV 12.5 0 $4.37 $2.00
EV Truck/SUV 20 0 $6.99 $3.19

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Asheboro, NC

Evening in Asheboro on Wednesday

Local time

6:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maine, NC

Evening in Maine on Wednesday

Local time

6:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Lexington, NC

25 mi in

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

24 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 13m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Asheboro, NC to Maine, NC covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Asheboro Bypass, Mocksville Road, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.9 miles from Asheboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (US 64 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.7 miles (US 64 / Asheboro Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Asheboro, NC to Maine, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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