Origin
Gamewell, NC
Evening in Gamewell on Tuesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gamewell, NC to Maine, NC
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
71.1 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
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6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gamewell, NC to Maine, NC covers 71.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Hickory Boulevard, Southwest Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.2 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.12 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
35.5 miles from Gamewell, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 71.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Hickory Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.2 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 24 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 44.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Hickory Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 71.1 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 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 20.1 miles (4th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6.7 mi into trip
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~10m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
20.1 mi into trip
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~30m in
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4th Street Northwest
Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
23.1 mi into trip
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~35m in
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I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 170
Toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
6
68.3 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
|
Country Lane
Turn left onto Country Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Gamewell, NC to Maine, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Yadkinville along the way.
Yadkinville
67.3 mi in
|
~1h 25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 44.2 mi | 50m |
| Hickory Boulevard | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| Southwest Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Morganton Boulevard Southwest | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Country Lane | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Avenue Southwest | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 44.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gamewell, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on Gamewell School Road
60 ft
·
6 sec
·
Gamewell School Road
2
Turn left onto US 64; NC 18
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Morganton Boulevard Southwest
3
Turn straight
270 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn straight onto Southwest Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Boulevard
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge onto US 321
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Hickory Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Clement Boulevard Northwest
522 ft
·
16 sec
·
Clement Boulevard Northwest
8
Continue on Old Lenoir Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Old Lenoir Road
9
Continue on 11th Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
11th Street Northwest
10
Continue on 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue Drive Northwest
11
Turn straight onto 2nd Avenue Northwest
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
2nd Avenue Northwest
12
Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
4th Street Northwest
13
Continue on 4th Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
4th Street Southwest
14
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
15
Continue on Tate Boulevard Southeast
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tate Boulevard Southeast
16
Turn right onto Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
18
Merge onto I 40
44 mi
·
50 min
·
I 40
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 170
Toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto US 601
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yadkinville Road
21
Turn left onto Country Lane
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Lane
Use the left lane.
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 158
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
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US 158
23
Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
24
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 35.5 miles from Gamewell, NC, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.2 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 71.1 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 49m 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 18m
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 Gamewell, 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 Gamewell, NC
This is one driving day of about 71.1 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gamewell, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 44.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.5 mi from Gamewell, NC · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 71.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Gamewell, 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
$11.12 one way
$22.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.16 | $24.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.47 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Maine, NC
Evening in Maine on Tuesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
4 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
1h 32m 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 Gamewell, NC to Maine, NC covers 71.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Hickory Boulevard, Southwest Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.5 miles from Gamewell, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.12 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 71.1 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 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 20.1 miles (4th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Gamewell, NC to Maine, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Yadkinville along the way.
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