Origin
Midway, NC
Evening in Midway on Thursday
Local time
6:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midway, NC to Maine, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Midway, NC to Maine, NC covers 30.4 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 285, US 158 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 30.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 285. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.4 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 14 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 19.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 285. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Hickory Tree Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 1 miles (Hickory Tree Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 285; US 52; NC 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hickory Tree Road
Turn left onto Hickory Tree Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 285; US 52; NC 8
Merge onto I 285; US 52; NC 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West: Statesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 107B
Toward I 40 West: Statesville
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Farmington Road
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| I 285 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| US 158 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Old US Hwy 52 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Farmington Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hickory Tree Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oak Grove Church Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 19.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on Old US Hwy 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US Hwy 52
2
Turn left onto Hickory Tree Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hickory Tree Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 285; US 52; NC 8
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 285; US 52; NC 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 107B
Toward I 40 West: Statesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 40
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Farmington Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
248 ft
·
7 sec
·
Farmington Road
9
Continue on Farmington Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Farmington Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Farmington Road
11
Continue on Farmington Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Farmington Road
12
Turn right onto US 158
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 158
13
Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
14
Arrive at destination
Oak Grove Church Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Maine, NC
Evening in Maine on Thursday
Local time
6:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
SW 5 to 12 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
39 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
37m 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 Midway, NC to Maine, NC covers 30.4 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 285, US 158. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from Midway, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.75 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 1 miles (Hickory Tree Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 285; US 52; NC 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Midway, NC to Maine, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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