Origin
Midway, NC
Morning in Midway on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midway, NC to Maine, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midway, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
This 39.1-mile drive from Midway to Maine, North Carolina, is a quick 50-minute trip perfect for a single day. Primarily on I-40 and US-64, with a short section of Country Lane, this route is heavily focused on highway travel, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $6, it’s an economical option for a short excursion. Since both the origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you won't experience significant geographical shifts. This straightforward drive is ideal if you're looking for a no-fuss journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 21.3 mi | 23m |
| US 64 | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| Country Lane | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Yadkinville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 158 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Millersville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kerley Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 21.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on Kerley Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kerley Road
2
Turn right onto Hepler Road
469 ft
·
25 sec
·
Hepler Road
3
Turn left onto Millersville Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Millersville Road
4
Turn left onto US 64
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 64
5
Continue on US 64; NC 90
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Merge onto I 40
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 40
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 170
Toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 601
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yadkinville Road
10
Turn left onto Country Lane
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Lane
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 158
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 158
12
Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
13
Arrive at destination
Oak Grove Church Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Midway, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 36.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hepler Road
Turn right onto Hepler Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Millersville Road
Turn left onto Millersville Road
Navigation decision point
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
35.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 170
Toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Country Lane
Turn left onto Country Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.11 one way
$12.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Maine on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
9 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
50m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 90% of the drive taking place on faster roads like I-40 and US-64. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.3 miles on I-40, offering a period of consistent travel. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Country Lane suggests a brief transition to a more local feel. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, allowing you to cover ground quickly before a potential shift to a less direct road towards the end.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 64. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hepler Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (Hepler Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Millersville Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Midway, NC to Maine, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Yadkinville along the way.
Yadkinville
35.4 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (Hepler Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Millersville Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maine, 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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