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Trip from Maine, NC to Edneyville, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

124.9 mi

201 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 23m ★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m

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

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Downtown Maine, NC, NC

Maine, NC

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Edneyville, NC, NC

Edneyville, NC

Michael Ken

Trip Overview

The drive from Maine, NC to Edneyville, NC covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 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, NC 9, Bat Cave Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.6 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.53 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

62.5 miles from Maine, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 124.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 32m highway drive covering 124.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and NC 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.6 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 16 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 96.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and NC 9. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 158.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Maine, NC to Edneyville, NC is easy. At 2h 32m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 158): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 601 / Yadkinville Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 158

Turn left onto US 158

Navigation decision point

4
2.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 601 / Yadkinville Road

Turn right onto US 601 / Yadkinville Road

Navigation decision point

4
3.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
3.9 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
112.5 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | NC 9

At end of road, turn left onto NC 9

Navigation decision point

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 Maine, NC to Edneyville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Old Fort along the way.

Old Fort

100.5 mi in | ~1h 55m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 96.6 mi 1h 48m
NC 9 6.9 mi 9m
Bat Cave Road 6.7 mi 11m
Chimney Rock Road 5.4 mi 9m
Old Fort Road 4.9 mi 6m
Country Lane 2.3 mi 3m
Yadkinville Road 0.8 mi 1m
US 158 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 96.6 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and Edneyville, NC.

1

Start on Oak Grove Church Road

48 ft · 8 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
2

Turn left onto US 158

0.5 mi · 42 sec · US 158
3

Turn right onto Country Lane

2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane
4

Turn right onto US 601

0.8 mi · 1 min · Yadkinville Road
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
6

Merge onto I 40

97 mi · 1 hr 48 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward Old Fort
8

Turn left onto Catawba Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Catawba Avenue
9

Continue on Bat Cave Road

6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road
10

Continue on Old Fort Road

3.6 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Road
11

At end of road, turn left onto Old Fort Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Old Fort Road
12

At end of road, turn left onto NC 9

6.9 mi · 9 min · NC 9
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 74A; NC 9

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Gerton Highway
14

Continue on US 64

5.4 mi · 9 min · Chimney Rock Road
15

Turn right

25 ft · 1 sec
16

Arrive at destination

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.5 miles from Maine, NC, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.6 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 27 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.5 miles or 1h 12m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edneyville, 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 124.9 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 96.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62.5 mi from Maine, NC · 1h 12m into the drive

Downtown West Marion, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Marion, NC

62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salem, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.5 miles from Maine, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.6 miles.

Arriving in Edneyville, NC

The final approach into Edneyville, 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 Edneyville, 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

$19.53 one way

$39.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $21.36 $42.71
premium $4.70 $23.12 $46.23
diesel $5.61 $27.58 $55.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.5 0 $13.11 $6.00
Efficient EV 31.2 0 $10.93 $5.00
EV Truck/SUV 50 0 $17.49 $7.99

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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 16, 2026

Origin

Maine, NC

Evening in Maine on Thursday

Local time

6:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

SW 5 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:18AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Edneyville, NC

Evening in Edneyville on Thursday

Local time

6:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

44 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

2h 32m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Edneyville, NC covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, NC 9, Bat Cave Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.5 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 $19.53 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.
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 Edneyville, NC is easy. At 2h 32m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 158): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 601 / Yadkinville Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Maine, NC to Edneyville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Old Fort along the way.

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