Origin
Fairfield Harbour, NC
Late night in Fairfield Harbour on Friday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield Harbour, NC to Maine, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
5h 3m
Distance
250.3 mi
403 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 50m
★
6 AM
5h 4m
8 AM
5h 31m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield Harbour, NC
Michael Ken
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfield Harbour, NC to Maine, NC covers 250.3 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Freedom Memorial Bridge, US 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 134.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.14 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
125.2 miles from Fairfield Harbour, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 3m. Total distance: 250.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 3m highway drive covering 250.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Freedom Memorial Bridge. The longest continuous stretch is about 134.9 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 29 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 134.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Freedom Memorial Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.8 miles in near US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 250.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 45.8 miles (US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 202.8 miles (I 40; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
45.8 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
195.1 mi into trip
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~3h 57m in
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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
202.8 mi into trip
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~4h 7m in
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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
215.4 mi into trip
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~4h 22m in
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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
248.1 mi into trip
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~5h 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 Fairfield Harbour, NC to Maine, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.
Statesville
215.4 mi in
|
~4h 22m
|
via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 134.9 mi | 2h 36m |
| Freedom Memorial Bridge | 33.6 mi | 37m |
| US 70 | 23.2 mi | 29m |
| Goldsboro Bypass | 20.2 mi | 21m |
| US 70 BYP | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway | 10 mi | 11m |
| Broad Creek Road | 5.8 mi | 13m |
| NC 55 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 134.9 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Harbour, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on Pelican Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pelican Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Caracara Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Caracara Drive
3
Turn left onto Cassowary Lane
464 ft
·
25 sec
·
Cassowary Lane
4
Turn left onto Broad Creek Road
5.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Broad Creek Road
5
Turn left onto NC 55
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 55
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 55
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NC 55
7
Merge onto US 17; US 70; NC 55
34 mi
·
37 min
·
Freedom Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 70; US 258
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West New Bern Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70; US 258
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West New Bern Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 70; US 258
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Vernon Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 70
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 42
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Goldsboro Bypass
13
Continue on US 70
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 70
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 70
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 70 BYP
17
Continue on I 42
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
18
Merge onto I 40
82 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 40; US 220
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
Use the slight left lane.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Farmington Road
23
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
248 ft
·
7 sec
·
Farmington Road
24
Continue on Farmington Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Farmington Road
25
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Farmington Road
26
Continue on Farmington Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Farmington Road
27
Turn right onto US 158
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 158
28
Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
29
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 125.2 miles from Fairfield Harbour, NC, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.9 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 55 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.2 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
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 Fairfield Harbour, 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.
+
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 Fairfield Harbour, NC
This is one driving day of about 250.3 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Fairfield Harbour, 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 134.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.2 mi from Fairfield Harbour, NC · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.2 miles from Fairfield Harbour, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 134.9 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.14 one way
$78.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.80 | $85.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $46.33 | $92.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.26 | $110.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.28 | $12.01 |
| Efficient EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.90 | $10.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.1 | 1 | $35.04 | $16.02 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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
Late night in Maine on Friday
Local time
12:00 AM
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
6 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
5h 3m 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 Fairfield Harbour, NC to Maine, NC covers 250.3 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Freedom Memorial Bridge, US 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.2 miles from Fairfield Harbour, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.14 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 250.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 45.8 miles (US 70; US 258 / West New Bern Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 202.8 miles (I 40; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fairfield Harbour, NC to Maine, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.
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