Origin
Blair, ME
Morning in Blair on Friday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blair, ME to Anson, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
72.8 mi
117 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blair, ME
TBD Tuyên
Anson, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blair, ME to Anson, ME covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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, Main Street, Canada 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 $11.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 72.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Blair, ME to Anson, ME covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m, 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 15 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 3.6 miles in near US 201 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blair, ME to Anson, ME is easy. At 1h 29m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 201 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.2 miles (US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry Street): Navigation decision point; at 61.3 miles (US 201A; ME 8; ME 16 / Kennebec River Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 201 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 201 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry Street
Turn right onto US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry Street
Navigation decision point
5
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 201A; ME 8; ME 16 / Kennebec River Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 201A; ME 8; ME 16 / Kennebec River Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Route 201 | 32 mi | 36m |
| Main Street | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Canada Road | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Kennebec River Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Bingham Road | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| River Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Long Pond Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US Route 201
— 32 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blair, ME and Anson, ME.
1
Start on ME 6; ME 15
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Long Pond Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 201
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 201
32 mi
·
36 min
·
US Route 201
4
Continue on US 201
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Canada Road
5
Continue on US 201
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jackman Road
6
Continue on US 201; ME 16
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 201
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
River Road
8
Continue on US 201
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Bingham Road
9
Continue on US 201
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto US 201A; ME 8
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 201A; ME 8; ME 16
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Kennebec River Road
12
Continue on US 201A; ME 8; ME 16
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on US 201A; ME 8
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
14
Continue on US 201A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.4 mi from Blair, ME · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Blair, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anson, ME
The final approach into Anson, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.72 one way
$23.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.07 | $32.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Anson, ME
Morning in Anson on Friday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
32°F
Solon, ME
36 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
14 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 29m 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 Blair, ME to Anson, ME covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Route 201, Main Street, Canada Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.4 miles from Blair, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.72 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 Blair, ME to Anson, ME is easy. At 1h 29m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 201 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.2 miles (US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry Street): Navigation decision point; at 61.3 miles (US 201A; ME 8; ME 16 / Kennebec River Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Blair, ME to Anson, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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