Origin
Masonboro, NC
Morning in Masonboro on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Masonboro, NC to Maine, NC
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
256.4 mi
413 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
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6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Masonboro, NC
Michael Ken
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Masonboro, NC to Maine, NC covers 256.4 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Michael Jordan Highway, South College Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 138.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.10 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
128.2 miles from Masonboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Masonboro, NC to Maine, NC covers 256.4 miles and takes about 4h 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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 138.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
930 ft
24 ft
Total Climb
906 ft
Total Descent
133 ft
Highest Point
930 ft
~219.8 mi in
Elevation Range
906 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Pine Grove Drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 256.4 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 0.9 miles (Pine Grove Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 115 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 201.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Pine Grove Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Grove Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
115 mi into trip
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~2h 10m in
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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.
6
201.1 mi into trip
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~3h 49m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
208.8 mi into trip
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~3h 58m in
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I 40; US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
221.4 mi into trip
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~4h 13m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
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 Masonboro, NC to Maine, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.
Statesville
221.4 mi in
|
~4h 13m
|
via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 138.9 mi | 2h 40m |
| Michael Jordan Highway | 107.3 mi | 1h 55m |
| South College Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Pine Grove Drive | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| US 158 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Masonboro Sound Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Farmington Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Peachtree Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 138.9 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Masonboro, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on this road
35 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Masonboro Sound Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Masonboro Sound Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Grove Drive
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Pine Grove Drive
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Peachtree Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Peachtree Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 117; NC 132
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South College Road
6
Continue on I 40; US 117; NC 132
107 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
Michael Jordan Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
86 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 40; US 220
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Farmington Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
248 ft
·
7 sec
·
Farmington Road
13
Continue on Farmington Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Farmington Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Farmington Road
15
Continue on Farmington Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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Farmington Road
16
Turn right onto US 158
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 158
17
Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
18
Arrive at destination
Oak Grove Church Road
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 128.2 miles from Masonboro, NC, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 138.9 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.2 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 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maine, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Masonboro, 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 Masonboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 256.4 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Masonboro, 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 138.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 128.2 mi from Masonboro, NC · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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 128.2 miles from Masonboro, 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 138.9 miles.
Arriving in Maine, NC
The final approach into Maine, 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 Maine, 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
$40.10 one way
$80.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $43.84 | $87.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $47.45 | $94.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.61 | $113.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.92 | $12.31 |
| Efficient EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.43 | $10.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.6 | 1 | $35.90 | $16.41 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 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
Maine, NC
Morning in Maine on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 55m 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 Masonboro, NC to Maine, NC covers 256.4 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Michael Jordan Highway, South College Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128.2 miles from Masonboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.10 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 256.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Pine Grove Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 115 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 201.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Masonboro, NC to Maine, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 24 ft to 930 ft elevation with about 906 ft of total climbing.
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