Origin
Maine, NC
Late night in Maine on Wednesday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maine, NC to Mount Olive, NC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
183.9 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
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6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Mount Olive, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Maine, NC to Mount Olive, NC covers 183.9 miles and takes about 3h 43m 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 73 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.76 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
91.9 miles from Maine, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 183.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Maine, NC to Mount Olive, NC is easy. At 3h 43m 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 Mount Olive, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 73 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 421 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 421 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 540 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Triangle Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Farmington Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and Mount Olive, NC.
1
Start on Oak Grove Church Road
49 ft
·
3 sec
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Oak Grove Church Road
2
Turn right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
3
Turn left
200 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn straight onto Farmington Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Farmington Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
6
Exit the roundabout
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
7
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
42 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham
12 mi
·
13 min
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I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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US 421: Sanford
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
26 mi
·
32 min
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US 421 South: Sanford
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro
12
Turn left
11 mi
·
15 min
13
Keep slight left
21 mi
·
27 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 540 Toll South
15
Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Triangle Expressway
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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I 40 East: Wilmington
17
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
18
Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi
·
1 min
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SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
19
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
28 mi
·
29 min
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I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
20
Take the exit slight right toward NC 50, NC 55: Newton Grove
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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NC 50, NC 55: Newton Grove
21
Keep slight left
121 ft
·
11 sec
22
Turn left onto Harnett-Dunn Highway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Harnett-Dunn Highway
23
Continue on Raleigh Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Raleigh Street
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward West Weeks Circle
315 ft
·
8 sec
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West Weeks Circle
25
Exit the rotary onto Mt Olive Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mt Olive Drive
26
Continue on Mt Olive Highway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Mt Olive Highway
27
Turn slight right onto Old Smith Chapel Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Smith Chapel Road
28
Turn left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
29
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
30
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
449 ft
·
13 sec
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Chestnut Street
31
Turn right onto West James Street
364 ft
·
18 sec
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West James Street
32
Turn right onto Northwest Center Street
20 ft
·
1 sec
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Northwest Center Street
33
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 91.9 miles from Maine, NC, or about 1h 51m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.9 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Olive, 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 183.9 miles and 3h 43m.
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 91.9 mi from Maine, NC · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 91.9 miles from Maine, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Olive, NC
The final approach into Mount Olive, 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 Mount Olive, 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
$28.76 one way
$57.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.44 | $62.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $34.04 | $68.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.60 | $81.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.31 | $8.83 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.09 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.75 | $11.77 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Mount Olive, NC
Late night in Mount Olive on Wednesday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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 43m 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 Mount Olive, NC covers 183.9 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farmington Road, the route, I 73 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.9 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 $28.76 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 Mount Olive, NC is easy. At 3h 43m 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 Mount Olive, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Maine, NC to Mount Olive, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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