Origin
Maine, NC
Late night in Maine on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maine, NC to Rural Hall, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Rural Hall, NC
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Trip Overview
Maine, NC to Rural Hall, NC is 29.8 miles and takes about 41 minutes via I 40 and University Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within North Carolina, moving you from one point in the Southeast to another. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making for a predictable and efficient journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| University Parkway | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Silas Creek Parkway | 5 mi | 7m |
| US 158 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Salem Parkway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| North Point Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Farmington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 13.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NC and Rural Hall, NC.
1
Start on Oak Grove Church Road
48 ft
·
3 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
2
Turn right onto US 158
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 158
3
Turn left onto US 158
200 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 158
4
Turn straight onto Farmington Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Farmington Road
5
Enter roundabout
64 ft
·
2 sec
6
Continue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
7
Merge onto I 40
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 188
Toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
9
Merge onto US 421
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Salem Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 237B-A
Toward NC 67: Silas Creek Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward NC 67 West: Silas Creek Parkway North
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 237A
Toward NC 67 West: Silas Creek Parkway North
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto NC 67
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Silas Creek Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Silas Creek Parkway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Silas Creek Parkway
15
Continue on North Point Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Point Boulevard
16
Turn left onto University Parkway
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
University Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on NC 66
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
18
Turn left onto NC 65
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bethania Rural Hall Road
19
Arrive at destination
NC 65
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward NC 67: Silas Creek Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 237B-A
Toward NC 67: Silas Creek Parkway
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NC 67 West: Silas Creek Parkway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NC 67 West: Silas Creek Parkway North
9
17.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NC 67 West: Silas Creek Parkway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 237A
Toward NC 67 West: Silas Creek Parkway North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Rural Hall, NC
Late night in Rural Hall on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
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
16 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
41m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of the drive taking place on major roads like I 40. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.6 miles on I 40, offering a chance to settle into a steady cruising speed. As you transition to University Parkway and Silas Creek Parkway, the character may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains that of a quick connection between points. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes directness over scenic detours.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and University Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on I 40. 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 Rural Hall, 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 2.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rural Hall, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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