Origin
Red Oak, NC
Evening in Red Oak on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Oak, NC to Maine, NC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
176 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
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6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Oak, NC
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Maine, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Red Oak, NC to Maine, NC covers 176 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Red Oak Road, Rolesville Road, Marks Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.52 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
88 miles from Red Oak, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 176 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Red Oak 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 Red Oak, NC to Maine, NC is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Red Oak, NC to Maine, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Red Oak Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rolesville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marks Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buffaloe Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northern Wake Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glenwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Red Oak Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Oak, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on Red Oak Boulevard
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
Red Oak Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Red Oak Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Red Oak Road
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
4
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
32 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Rolesville Road
6
Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road
308 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rolesville Road
7
Turn right onto Rolesville Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Rolesville Road
8
Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Marks Creek Road
9
Turn right onto Horton Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Horton Road
10
Turn right onto Buffaloe Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Buffaloe Road
11
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Northern Wake Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70 West: Durham
14
Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenwood Avenue
15
Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
New Raleigh Highway
16
Continue on South Miami Boulevard
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Miami Boulevard
17
Keep slight left
42 mi
·
48 min
18
Keep slight right
7.7 mi
·
9 min
19
Keep slight right
13 mi
·
15 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
21
Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Farmington Road
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road
249 ft
·
7 sec
·
Farmington Road
23
Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Farmington Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road
125 ft
·
4 sec
·
Farmington Road
25
Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Farmington Road
26
Turn right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
27
Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road
49 ft
·
2 sec
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Oak Grove Church Road
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88 miles from Red Oak, NC, or about 1h 22m 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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
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 Red Oak, 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 Red Oak, NC
This is one driving day of about 176 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Red Oak, 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 88 mi from Red Oak, NC · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 88 miles from Red Oak, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.52 one way
$55.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.09 | $60.19 |
| premium | $4.70 | $32.57 | $65.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.48 | $8.45 |
| Efficient EV | 44 | 0 | $15.40 | $7.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.64 | $11.26 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Maine, NC
Evening in Maine on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 PM
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
2h 45m 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 Red Oak, NC to Maine, NC covers 176 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Red Oak Road, Rolesville Road, Marks Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88 miles from Red Oak, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.52 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.
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 Red Oak, NC to Maine, NC is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Red Oak, NC to Maine, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Red Oak, NC to Maine, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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