Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
103.9 mi
167 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
The drive from Maine, NC to East Rockingham, NC covers 103.9 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 73, US 64, Lexington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.2 miles on I 73. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.63 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
52 miles from Maine, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
This is a 2h 13m highway drive covering 103.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 73 and US 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.2 miles on I 73.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 73 and US 64. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near US 64 / Lexington Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 64 / Lexington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto US 64 / Lexington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 64 toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 East: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 73 South, I 74 East, US 220 South: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 220 toward US 220 South: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 73 | 47.2 mi | 51m |
| US 64 | 28.8 mi | 38m |
| Lexington Road | 17.4 mi | 24m |
| US 220 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| US 158 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Mill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broad Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and East Rockingham, NC.
Start on Oak Grove Church Road
Turn left onto US 158
Turn left onto Poplar Street
Continue on Railroad Street
Turn left onto East Depot Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
Take the exit onto US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
Take the exit
Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220
Take the exit onto US 220
Turn left onto US 74 BUS
Turn right onto US 1
Turn slight left onto Mill Road
Continue on 5th Avenue
Continue on King Edward Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52 miles or 1h 13m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Rockingham, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Maine, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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 Maine, NC
This is one driving day of about 103.9 miles and 2h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52 mi from Maine, NC · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52 miles from Maine, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into East Rockingham, 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 East Rockingham, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.63 one way
$33.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.12 | $36.23 |
| premium | $4.78 | $19.54 | $39.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.91 | $4.99 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.55 | $6.65 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Maine on Sunday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in East Rockingham on Sunday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Archdale, NC
52 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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