Origin
Maine, NC
Late night in Maine on Friday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maine, NC to Spring Hope, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h
Distance
247.3 mi
398 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 47m
★
6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Spring Hope, NC
WJ Y
Trip Overview
The drive from Maine, NC to Spring Hope, NC covers 247.3 miles and takes about 5h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, US 264, South Charles Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 114.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.67 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
123.6 miles from Maine, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h. Total distance: 247.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h highway drive covering 247.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 264. The longest continuous stretch is about 114.1 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 30 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 114.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 264. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.8 miles in near I 40.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 247.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 39.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
39.8 mi into trip
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~46m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
6
49.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
86.1 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Raleigh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Raleigh
8
116.4 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
|
SR 1728 / Wade Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728 / Wade Avenue toward Wade Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward Wade Avenue
7
129.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Roc...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Maine, NC and Spring Hope, NC, road signs point toward Martinsville, Wilson, Greenville and Downtown.
Martinsville
39.8 mi in
|
~46m
|
via I 40
Wilson
129.2 mi in
|
~2h 32m
Greenville
129.2 mi in
|
~2h 32m
Downtown
202.6 mi in
|
~3h 51m
|
via Stantonsburg Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 114.1 mi | 2h 12m |
| US 264 | 55.9 mi | 59m |
| South Charles Boulevard | 24 mi | 33m |
| I 87 | 16.8 mi | 17m |
| I 440 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| US 17 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| West Arlington Boulevard | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Aurora Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 114.1 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and Spring Hope, NC.
1
Start on Oak Grove Church Road
48 ft
·
3 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
2
Turn right onto US 158
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 158
3
Turn left onto US 158
200 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 158
4
Turn straight onto Farmington Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Farmington Road
5
Enter roundabout
64 ft
·
2 sec
6
Continue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
7
Merge onto I 40
37 mi
·
42 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 40; US 29; US 220
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40; US 29; US 220
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
37 mi
·
42 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 East: Raleigh
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Wade Avenue
Exit 289
Toward Wade Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
14
Merge onto I 440; US 1
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 440; US 1
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 87; US 64; US 264
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 87; US 64; US 264
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 264
56 mi
·
59 min
·
US 264
18
Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stantonsburg Road
Toward Greenville, Downtown
19
Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
West Arlington Boulevard
20
Turn left onto East Firetower Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Firetower Road
21
Turn right onto NC 43
24 mi
·
33 min
·
South Charles Boulevard
22
Take the ramp onto US 17 Business; NC 43
355 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Business; NC 43
161 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 17 Business; NC 43
24
Turn right onto US 17
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 17
25
Turn left onto Aurora Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Aurora Road
26
Turn right onto Purifoy Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Purifoy Road
27
Continue on Saint Delights Church Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Delights Church Road
28
Turn slight left onto Purifoy Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Purifoy Road
29
Turn left onto SR 1611
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Truitt Road
30
Arrive at destination
SR 1611
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 123.6 miles from Maine, NC, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.1 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 54 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.6 miles or 2h 25m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Hope, 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 247.3 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 114.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.6 mi from Maine, NC · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.6 miles from Maine, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.1 miles.
Arriving in Spring Hope, NC
The final approach into Spring Hope, 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 Spring Hope, NC.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.67 one way
$77.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.28 | $84.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $45.77 | $91.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.60 | $109.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.97 | $11.87 |
| Efficient EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.64 | $9.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.9 | 1 | $34.62 | $15.83 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Spring Hope, NC
Late night in Spring Hope on Friday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 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
5h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Spring Hope, NC covers 247.3 miles and takes about 5h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US 264, South Charles Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.6 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 $38.67 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 247.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 39.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Maine, NC and Spring Hope, NC, road signs point toward Martinsville, Wilson, Greenville and Downtown.
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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