Trip from Maine, NC to Kitty Hawk, NC

Drive Time

6h 37m

Distance

328.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Maine, NC to Kitty Hawk, NC covers 328.7 miles and takes about 6h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Farmington Road, the route, I 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.26 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

164.4 miles from Maine, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 37m drive with frequent turns across 328.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Farmington Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Farmington Road	0 mi	0m
the route	0 mi	0m
I 40 East	0 mi	0m
Wade Avenue	0 mi	0m
I 440 East	0 mi	0m
I 87 North	0 mi	0m
Highway 64 East	0 mi	0m
South Virginia Dare Trail	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Farmington Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Oak Grove Church Road

2

Turn right

3

Turn left

4

Turn straight onto Farmington Road

5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

6

Exit the roundabout

7

Merge slight left

8

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

9

Merge slight right

10

Keep slight left

11

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

12

Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

13

Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

14

Merge slight left

15

Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

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Merge slight right

17

Keep slight left

18

Turn right

19

Continue on United States Highway 64 East

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Continue on U.S. Highway 64 East

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Continue on United States Highway 64 East

22

Keep slight right

23

Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail

24

Continue on South Croatan Highway

25

Turn left onto West Kitty Hawk Road

26

Turn left onto Elijah Baum Road

27

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 164.4 miles from Maine, NC.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 164.4 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kitty Hawk, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Maine, NC

This is one driving day of about 328.7 miles and 6h 37m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Raleigh, NC

164 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Kitty Hawk, 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 Kitty Hawk, NC.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 164.4 mi from Maine, NC

Graham, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Raleigh, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.4 miles from Maine, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.96	$51.26	$102.52
midgrade	$4.43	$57.32	$114.63
premium	$4.78	$61.83	$123.66
diesel	$5.62	$72.78	$145.56

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 115 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Maine, NC to Kitty Hawk, NC covers 328.7 miles and takes about 6h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Farmington Road, the route, I 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 164.4 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 $51.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.