Origin
Maine, NC
Late night in Maine on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maine, NC to Boiling Springs, NC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 12m
Distance
242.9 mi
391 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 59m
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6 AM
5h 13m
8 AM
5h 40m
10 AM
5h 22m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 38m
8 PM
5h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Boiling Springs, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Maine, NC to Boiling Springs, NC covers 242.9 miles and takes about 5h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Country Lane, Yadkinville Road, US 74 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.98 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
121.4 miles from Maine, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 12m drive with frequent turns across 242.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Country Lane 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 12m 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 Maine, NC to Boiling Springs, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Country Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yadkinville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 74 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Great Smoky Mountains Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Appalachian Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 19 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Regal Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Country Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and Boiling Springs, NC.
1
Start on Oak Grove Church Road
49 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
2
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
3
Turn right onto Country Lane
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Lane
4
Turn right onto Yadkinville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Yadkinville Road
5
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
6
Merge slight left
116 mi
·
2 hr 12 min
7
Keep slight left
25 mi
·
31 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta
22 mi
·
29 min
·
US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta
9
Keep slight left to continue on Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
10
Continue on Appalachian Highway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Appalachian Highway
11
Continue on West Highway 19
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Highway 19
12
Turn right
31 mi
·
40 min
13
Turn right onto Regal Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Regal Road
14
Continue on Pleasant Valley Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Valley Road
15
Turn right onto Regal Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Regal Street
16
Turn right onto Wye Street
489 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wye Street
17
Continue on Reservoir Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Reservoir Road
18
Turn right onto Joe Brown Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Joe Brown Highway
19
Turn right onto Hanging Dog Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hanging Dog Road
20
Continue on Hanging Dog Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Hanging Dog Road
21
Turn right onto Boiling Springs Road
3.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Boiling Springs Road
22
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 121.4 miles from Maine, NC, or about 2h 36m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.4 miles or 2h 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 4h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boiling Springs, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maine, 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 Maine, NC
This is one driving day of about 242.9 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maine, 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 121.4 mi from Maine, NC · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.4 miles from Maine, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boiling Springs, NC
The final approach into Boiling Springs, 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 Boiling Springs, 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
$37.98 one way
$75.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $41.53 | $83.06 |
| premium | $4.70 | $44.96 | $89.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.63 | $107.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85 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 | 72.9 | 0 | $25.50 | $11.66 |
| Efficient EV | 60.7 | 0 | $21.25 | $9.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.01 | $15.55 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Boiling Springs, NC
Late night in Boiling Springs on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Bent Creek, NC
121 mi in
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
5h 12m 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 Maine, NC to Boiling Springs, NC covers 242.9 miles and takes about 5h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Country Lane, Yadkinville Road, US 74 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.4 miles from Maine, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.98 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 5h 12m 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 Maine, NC to Boiling Springs, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Maine, NC to Boiling Springs, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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