Origin
Roseboro, NC
Afternoon in Roseboro on Thursday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roseboro, NC to Maine, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
163.9 mi
264 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m
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 Roseboro, NC to Maine, NC covers 163.9 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North East Street, East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Roseboro Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.63 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
81.9 miles from Roseboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 163.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 47m drive with frequent turns across 163.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North East Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Roseboro, NC to Maine, NC is easy. At 2h 47m 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 Roseboro, NC to Maine, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North East Street | — | — |
| East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | — | — |
| Roseboro Highway | — | — |
| Autry Highway | — | — |
| Clinton Road | — | — |
| Rowan Street | — | — |
| Murchison Road | — | — |
| South Bragg Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North East Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseboro, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on East Roseboro Street
151 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Roseboro Street
2
Turn right onto North East Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North East Street
3
Turn left onto East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Roseboro Highway
420 ft
·
7 sec
·
Roseboro Highway
5
Take the exit slight left
390 ft
·
17 sec
6
Turn left onto Roseboro Highway
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Roseboro Highway
7
Continue on Autry Highway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Autry Highway
8
Continue on Clinton Road
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Clinton Road
9
Continue on Rowan Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rowan Street
10
Turn right onto Murchison Road
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Murchison Road
11
Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Bragg Boulevard
12
Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
21 mi
·
29 min
·
North Bragg Boulevard
13
Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Sanford Bypass
14
Continue on Boone Trail Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Boone Trail Road
15
Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
43 mi
·
52 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
18
Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Greensboro Urban Loop
19
Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Greensboro Urban Loop
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
22
Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Farmington Road
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road
249 ft
·
7 sec
·
Farmington Road
24
Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Farmington Road
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road
125 ft
·
4 sec
·
Farmington Road
26
Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Farmington Road
27
Turn right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
28
Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
29
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 81.9 miles from Roseboro, NC, or about 1h 23m 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 36 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.9 miles or 1h 23m 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 17m
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 Roseboro, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Roseboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 163.9 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Roseboro, 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 81.9 mi from Roseboro, NC · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.9 miles from Roseboro, 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
$25.63 one way
$51.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $28.02 | $56.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.33 | $60.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.19 | $72.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.21 | $7.87 |
| Efficient EV | 41 | 0 | $14.34 | $6.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.95 | $10.49 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Maine on Thursday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
3 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 47m 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 Roseboro, NC to Maine, NC covers 163.9 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North East Street, East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Roseboro Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.9 miles from Roseboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.63 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 Roseboro, NC to Maine, NC is easy. At 2h 47m 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 Roseboro, NC to Maine, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Roseboro, NC to Maine, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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