The drive from Anson, ME to Tarratine, ME covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Route 201, Canada Road, Long Pond Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32 miles on US Route 201.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.15 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.
Midpoint
40.9 miles from Anson, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 81.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Anson, ME to Tarratine, ME covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Route 201 is the longest continuous segment at about 32 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in near US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Anson, ME to Tarratine, ME is easy. At 1h 55m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles (US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 201 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 63.8 miles (Route 6 Cutoff): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
11.5 mi into trip|~17m in|US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry Street
Turn right onto US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.6 mi into trip|~18m in|US 201 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 201 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
63.8 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|Route 6 Cutoff
Turn right onto Route 6 Cutoff
Navigation decision point
3
67.1 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|ME 6; ME 15 / Long Pond Road
Turn right onto ME 6; ME 15 / Long Pond Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Route 201
32 mi
36m
Canada Road
8.8 mi
9m
Long Pond Road
7.3 mi
12m
State Route 6
6.6 mi
11m
Solon Road
6.3 mi
9m
Bingham Road
4.6 mi
5m
River Road
4.3 mi
6m
Main Street
3.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US Route 201
— 32 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anson, ME and Tarratine, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Continue on US 201A; ME 8
3.7 mi·5 min·River Road
3
Continue on US 201A; ME 8
0.5 mi·43 sec·North Main Street
4
Continue on US 201A; ME 8; ME 16
6.3 mi·9 min·Solon Road
5
Turn right onto US 201A; ME 8
1.1 mi·1 min·Ferry Street
6
Turn left onto US 201
2.0 mi·2 min·North Main Street
7
Continue on US 201
4.6 mi·5 min·Bingham Road
8
Continue on US 201
0.6 mi·39 sec·River Road
9
Continue on US 201
1.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
10
Continue on US 201
0.3 mi·23 sec·Jackman Road
11
Continue on US 201
8.8 mi·9 min·Canada Road
12
Continue on US 201
32 mi·36 min·US Route 201
13
Continue on US 201
1.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
14
Turn right onto Route 6 Cutoff
3.3 mi·12 min·Route 6 Cutoff
15
Turn right onto ME 6; ME 15
7.3 mi·12 min·Long Pond Road
16
Continue on ME 6; ME 15
6.6 mi·11 min·State Route 6
17
Continue on ME 6; ME 15
0.6 mi·58 sec·Jackman Road
18
Turn slight left onto Tarratine Road
0.1 mi·33 sec·Tarratine Road
19
Arrive at destination
Tarratine Road
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.9 miles from Anson, ME, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32 miles.
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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.9 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tarratine, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anson, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anson, ME
This is one driving day of about 81.7 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Anson, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Route 201 for about 32 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.15 one way
$26.30 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.47
$28.94
premium
$4.86
$15.65
$31.29
diesel
$5.61
$18.04
$36.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.5
0
$8.58
$3.92
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.15
$3.27
EV Truck/SUV
32.7
0
$11.44
$5.23
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Anson, ME
Morning
in Anson on Friday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tarratine, ME
Morning
in Tarratine on Friday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
30°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
4 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
1h 55m 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 Anson, ME to Tarratine, ME covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Route 201, Canada Road, Long Pond Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.9 miles from Anson, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.15 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.
The drive from Anson, ME to Tarratine, ME is easy. At 1h 55m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles (US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 201 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 63.8 miles (Route 6 Cutoff): Navigation decision point.
The route from Anson, ME to Tarratine, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
