The drive from Burgaw, NC to Maine, NC covers 229.1 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Jacksonville Highway, US 158 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 224.1 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.6 miles from Burgaw, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 20m. Total distance: 229.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 20m highway drive covering 229.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Jacksonville Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 224.1 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 224.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
917 ft48 ft
Total Climb
934 ft
Total Descent
186 ft
Highest Point
917 ft
~196.4 mi in
Elevation Range
869 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Jacksonville Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 87.7 miles in near I 40.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 229.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 87.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.5 miles (I 40; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
87.7 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
173.9 mi into trip|~3h 14m in|I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
181.5 mi into trip|~3h 24m in|I 40; US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
194.1 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
6
226.9 mi into trip|~4h 16m in|Farmington Road
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burgaw, NC to Maine, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.
Statesville
194.1 mi in|~3h 39m|via I 40
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
224.1 mi
4h 12m
Jacksonville Highway
2 mi
3m
US 158
1.8 mi
2m
Farmington Road
0.4 mi
1m
East Bridges Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North Walker Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Oak Grove Church Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 224.1 mi, about 4h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burgaw, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on US 117 Business; NC 53
307 ft·9 sec·North Walker Street
2
Turn right onto US 117 Business; NC 53
0.2 mi·25 sec·East Bridges Street
3
Turn straight onto NC 53
2.0 mi·3 min·Jacksonville Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
85 mi·1 hr 31 min·I 40
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
86 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
7.7 mi·9 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220
13 mi·15 min·I 40; US 220
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
32 mi·37 min·I 40
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, StatesvilleUse the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward Farmington Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
248 ft·7 sec·Farmington Road
12
Continue on Farmington Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·Farmington Road
13
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
125 ft·3 sec·Farmington Road
14
Continue on Farmington Road
0.3 mi·36 sec·Farmington Road
15
Turn right onto US 158
1.8 mi·2 min·US 158
16
Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road
48 ft·2 sec·Oak Grove Church Road
17
Arrive at destination
Oak Grove Church Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.6 miles from Burgaw, NC, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 224.1 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 50 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.6 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 31m
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 Burgaw, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burgaw, NC
This is one driving day of about 229.1 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Burgaw, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 224.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.6 mi from Burgaw, NC
· 2h 6m into the drive
The midpoint is around 114.6 miles from Burgaw, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 224.1 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Maine, NC.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.83 one way
$71.65 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$39.17
$78.34
premium
$4.70
$42.40
$84.80
diesel
$5.61
$50.58
$101.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.7
0
$24.06
$11.00
Efficient EV
57.3
0
$20.05
$9.16
EV Truck/SUV
91.6
1
$32.07
$14.66
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Burgaw, NC
Morning
in Burgaw on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Maine, NC
Morning
in Maine on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burgaw, NC to Maine, NC covers 229.1 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Jacksonville Highway, US 158. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.6 miles from Burgaw, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 229.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 87.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.5 miles (I 40; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Burgaw, NC to Maine, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 48 ft to 917 ft elevation with about 934 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Moores Creek National Battlefield.
