Origin
Edenton, NC
Afternoon in Edenton on Thursday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edenton, NC to Maine, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 7m
Distance
261.5 mi
421 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 54m
★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
3h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edenton, NC
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Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Edenton, NC to Maine, NC covers 261.5 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Queen Street, Broad Street, West Albemarle Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.89 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
130.8 miles from Edenton, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 261.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 7m drive with frequent turns across 261.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Queen Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 7m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edenton, NC to Maine, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Queen Street | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| West Albemarle Street | — | — |
| Ocean Highway | — | — |
| Rolesville Road | — | — |
| Marks Creek Road | — | — |
| Horton Road | — | — |
| Buffaloe Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Queen Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edenton, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on Court Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Court Street
2
Turn left onto East Queen Street
430 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Queen Street
3
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Broad Street
4
Turn left onto West Albemarle Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Albemarle Street
5
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway
35 mi
·
44 min
·
Ocean Highway
7
Continue straight
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
8
Continue straight
28 mi
·
29 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Rolesville Road
10
Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road
308 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rolesville Road
11
Turn right onto Rolesville Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Rolesville Road
12
Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Marks Creek Road
13
Turn right onto Horton Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Horton Road
14
Turn right onto Buffaloe Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Buffaloe Road
15
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Northern Wake Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70 West: Durham
18
Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenwood Avenue
19
Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
New Raleigh Highway
20
Continue on South Miami Boulevard
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Miami Boulevard
21
Keep slight left
42 mi
·
48 min
22
Keep slight right
7.7 mi
·
9 min
23
Keep slight right
13 mi
·
15 min
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
25
Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Farmington Road
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road
249 ft
·
7 sec
·
Farmington Road
27
Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Farmington Road
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road
125 ft
·
4 sec
·
Farmington Road
29
Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Farmington Road
30
Turn right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
31
Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
32
Arrive at your destination
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 130.8 miles from Edenton, NC, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
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 58 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.8 miles or 2h 3m 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 22m
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 Edenton, 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 Edenton, NC
This is one driving day of about 261.5 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Edenton, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130.8 mi from Edenton, NC · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 130.8 miles from Edenton, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Maine, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.89 one way
$81.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $44.71 | $89.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $48.40 | $96.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.74 | $115.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.46 | $12.55 |
| Efficient EV | 65.4 | 0 | $22.88 | $10.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.6 | 1 | $36.61 | $16.74 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 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.
Destination
Maine, NC
Afternoon in Maine on Thursday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
5 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
4h 7m 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 Edenton, NC to Maine, NC covers 261.5 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Queen Street, Broad Street, West Albemarle Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.8 miles from Edenton, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.89 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 is a straightforward 4h 7m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edenton, NC to Maine, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edenton, NC to Maine, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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