Origin
Surf City, NC
Afternoon in Surf City on Saturday
Local time
3:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Surf City, NC to Maine, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 16m
Distance
250.3 mi
403 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 3m
★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Surf City, NC
Kyle Miller
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Surf City, NC to Maine, NC covers 250.3 miles and takes about 4h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North New River Drive, the route, Roland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.14 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
125.1 miles from Surf City, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North New River Drive | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Roland Avenue | — | — |
| Old Maple Hill Road North | — | — |
| Sycamore Springs Road | — | — |
| Cypress Creek Road | — | — |
| D S Williams Road | — | — |
| South Kenansville Bypass | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North New River Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surf City, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on Roland Avenue
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Roland Avenue
2
Turn right onto North New River Drive
256 ft
·
7 sec
·
North New River Drive
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
13 ft
·
the route
4
Exit the roundabout
164 ft
·
5 sec
5
Turn straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roland Avenue
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Roland Avenue
7
Exit the roundabout onto Roland Avenue
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Roland Avenue
8
Continue straight
5.1 mi
·
7 min
9
Turn right onto Old Maple Hill Road North
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Maple Hill Road North
10
Continue on Sycamore Springs Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sycamore Springs Road
11
Turn right onto Cypress Creek Road
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Cypress Creek Road
12
Continue straight
3.0 mi
·
4 min
13
At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
14
Turn right
11 mi
·
14 min
15
Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
D S Williams Road
16
Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Kenansville Bypass
17
Take the exit right
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
18
Keep slight left
86 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
19
Keep slight right
7.7 mi
·
9 min
20
Keep slight right
13 mi
·
15 min
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
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 125.1 miles from Surf City, NC, or about 2h 8m 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 55 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.1 miles or 2h 8m 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 30m
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 Surf City, 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 Surf City, NC
This is one driving day of about 250.3 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Surf City, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.1 miles from Surf City, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.14 one way
$78.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.80 | $85.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $46.33 | $92.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.26 | $110.53 |
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: 87.6 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 | 75.1 | 0 | $26.28 | $12.01 |
| Efficient EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.90 | $10.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.1 | 1 | $35.04 | $16.02 |
Gas CO2
88 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
Maine, NC
Afternoon in Maine on Saturday
Local time
3:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
250.3 mi in 4h 16m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North New River Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Surf City, NC to Maine, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 250.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Surf City, NC to Maine, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Maine, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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