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Trip from Maine, NC to Brevard, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 7m

Distance

150.4 mi

242 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 55m ★
6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Maine, NC, NC

Maine, NC

Mohan Nannapaneni

city in North Carolina, United States of America

Brevard, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Maine, NC to Brevard, NC covers 150.4 miles and takes about 3h 7m 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 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.52 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

75.2 miles from Maine, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 150.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 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 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 150.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Maine, NC to Brevard, NC is easy. At 3h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Maine, NC to Brevard, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Country Lane
Yadkinville Road
US 25
Sweeten Creek Road
Airport Road
New Airport Road
Boylston Highway
Asheville Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Country Lane — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and Brevard, 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

1.8 mi · 2 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward US 25 Alternate: Asheville

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 25 Alternate: Asheville
9

Turn left onto Sweeten Creek Road

7.0 mi · 12 min · Sweeten Creek Road
10

Continue on Airport Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Road
11

Continue on New Airport Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · New Airport Road
12

Continue on Boylston Highway

10 mi · 14 min · Boylston Highway
13

Continue on Asheville Highway

5.1 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway
14

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 47 sec
15

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

167 ft · 4 sec · the route
16

Exit the roundabout

2.9 mi · 6 min
17

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 75.2 miles from Maine, NC, or about 1h 33m 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 33 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.2 miles or 1h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brevard, 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 150.4 miles and 3h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 75.2 mi from Maine, NC · 1h 33m into the drive

Downtown West Marion, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Marion, NC

75 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

Taylorsville, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Marion, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.2 miles from Maine, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brevard, NC

The final approach into Brevard, 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 Brevard, 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

$23.52 one way

$47.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $25.72 $51.43
premium $4.70 $27.84 $55.67
diesel $5.61 $33.21 $66.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.1 0 $15.79 $7.22
Efficient EV 37.6 0 $13.16 $6.02
EV Truck/SUV 60.2 0 $21.06 $9.63

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Maine, NC

Morning in Maine on Friday

Local time

6:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brevard, NC

Morning in Brevard on Friday

Local time

6:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

21 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

3h 7m 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 Maine, NC to Brevard, NC covers 150.4 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Country Lane, Yadkinville Road, US 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.2 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 $23.52 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Maine, NC to Brevard, NC is easy. At 3h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Maine, NC to Brevard, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Maine, NC to Brevard, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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