Origin
Maine, NC
Late night in Maine on Friday
Local time
2:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maine, NC to Franklinville, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Franklinville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Maine, NC to Franklinville, NC is 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 25m via US 64, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving between the Southeast region. Expect a mix of driving experiences as you travel, with a significant portion on main highways before transitioning to surface roads. It's a straightforward route, ideal for a quick trip when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 24.4 mi | 33m |
| Lexington Road | 17.4 mi | 24m |
| West Dixie Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Richard K. Pugh Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| US 158 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Pleasant Cross Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| US 64 BUS | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Andrew Hunter Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 24.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and Franklinville, NC.
1
Start on Oak Grove Church Road
48 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
2
Turn left onto US 158
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 158
3
Turn left onto Poplar Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Poplar Street
4
Continue on Railroad Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Street
5
Turn left onto East Depot Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Depot Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Lexington Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 64
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 64
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
23 mi
·
31 min
·
US 64
Toward US 64 East: Asheboro
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 339
Toward US 64 Business: Asheboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 64 BUS
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 64 BUS
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Dixie Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 64 BUS; NC 49
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Richard K. Pugh Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Pleasant Cross Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Cross Road
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto Andrew Hunter Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Andrew Hunter Road
15
Continue on NC 22
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Turn right
95 ft
·
7 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
36 ft
·
2 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Maine, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 54.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 64 / Lexington Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 64 / Lexington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64...
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 East: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 64 East: Asheboro
7
45 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 64 Business: Asheboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 339
Toward US 64 Business: Asheboro
5
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Pleasant Cross Road
Turn left onto Pleasant Cross Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.76 one way
$17.53 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
| premium | $4.64 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Franklinville, NC
Late night in Franklinville on Friday
Local time
2:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Lexington, NC
29 mi in
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
22 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
1h 25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is about 50% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on US 64 covering 24.4 miles. You'll transition from more highway driving to surface roads as you get closer to Franklinville. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for varied road conditions and types of driving. Expect a blend of cruising and potentially more local traffic as you complete the drive.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.4 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near US 64 / Lexington Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.2 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 3.1 miles (US 64 / Lexington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
890 ft
459 ft
Total Climb
560 ft
Total Descent
889 ft
Highest Point
890 ft
~49 mi in
Elevation Range
431 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Maine, NC
Full guide →Arriving in Franklinville, NC
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.4 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Franklinville, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 64 / Lexington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Franklinville, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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