Origin
Calais, ME
Afternoon in Calais on Thursday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calais, ME to Halls Mills, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calais, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Calais, ME to Halls Mills, ME covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Charlotte Road, U.S. 1, Ayers Junction Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Charlotte Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Calais, ME to Halls Mills, ME covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m, 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.
Charlotte Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lincoln Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 1; ME 9 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Baring Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lincoln Street
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 1; ME 9 / North Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 9 / North Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 1; ME 9 / Baring Street
Enter roundabout onto US 1; ME 9 / Baring Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
ME 214 / Ayers Junction Road
Turn left onto ME 214 / Ayers Junction Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 1 / US Route 1
Turn right onto US 1 / US Route 1
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Road | 10.8 mi | 18m |
| U.S. 1 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Ayers Junction Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Route 1 | 6 mi | 8m |
| US Route 1 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| River Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Baring Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Halls Mills Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Charlotte Road
— 10.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calais, ME and Halls Mills, ME.
1
Start on Germain Street
448 ft
·
21 sec
·
Germain Street
2
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 9
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
4
Continue on US 1; ME 9
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Baring Street
5
Enter roundabout onto US 1; ME 9
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
Baring Street
6
Continue on US 1; ME 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Baring Street
7
Turn left onto Charlotte Road
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Charlotte Road
8
Turn left onto ME 214
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Ayers Junction Road
9
Turn right onto US 1
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US Route 1
10
Continue on US 1
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
11
Continue on US 1
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
U.S. 1
12
Continue on US 1
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 1
13
Turn right onto Halls Mills Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Halls Mills Road
14
Turn left onto Rocky Lake Shore Road
151 ft
·
11 sec
·
Rocky Lake Shore Road
15
Arrive at destination
Rocky Lake Shore Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Calais, ME · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Calais, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Halls Mills, ME
The final approach into Halls Mills, 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
$6.62 one way
$13.23 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 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 | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
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
Halls Mills, ME
Afternoon in Halls Mills on Thursday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
21°F
Pembroke, ME
21 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
13 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 9m 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 Calais, ME to Halls Mills, ME covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charlotte Road, U.S. 1, Ayers Junction Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Calais, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.62 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 1; ME 9 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Baring Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Calais, ME to Halls Mills, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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