Trip from Calais, ME to Cutler, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

53.7 mi

86 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 21m ★

6 AM

1h 27m

8 AM

1h 41m

10 AM

1h 32m

12 PM

1h 31m

3 PM

1h 33m

5 PM

1h 40m

8 PM

1h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Calais, ME to Cutler, ME covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Charlotte Road, Dixie Road, U.S. 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Charlotte Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 53.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 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?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 27m 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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lincoln Street

Turn right onto Lincoln Street

Navigation decision point

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

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

14.2 mi into trip | ~23m in | ME 214 / Ayers Junction Road

Turn left onto ME 214 / Ayers Junction Road

Navigation decision point

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
Dixie Road	7.3 mi	12m
U.S. 1	6.7 mi	9m
Ayers Junction Road	6.1 mi	10m
Number Nine Road	6 mi	9m
County Road	5.1 mi	7m
US Route 1	3.9 mi	5m
River Road	2.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Charlotte Road — 10.8 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Calais, ME and Cutler, ME.

Start on Germain Street

448 ft · 21 sec · Germain Street

Turn right onto Lincoln Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 9

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Street

Continue on US 1; ME 9

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Baring Street

Enter roundabout onto US 1; ME 9

86 ft · 1 sec · Baring Street

Continue on US 1; ME 9

1.1 mi · 1 min · Baring Street

Turn left onto Charlotte Road

11 mi · 18 min · Charlotte Road

Turn left onto ME 214

6.1 mi · 10 min · Ayers Junction Road

Turn right onto US 1

3.9 mi · 5 min · US Route 1

Continue on US 1

2.5 mi · 3 min · River Road

Continue on US 1

6.7 mi · 9 min · U.S. 1

Continue on US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Route 1

Turn left onto ME 189

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lubec Road

Continue on ME 189

5.1 mi · 7 min · County Road

Turn right onto ME 191

7.3 mi · 12 min · Dixie Road

Continue on ME 191

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Cutler Road

Continue on ME 191

6.0 mi · 9 min · Number Nine Road

Continue on ME 191

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cutler Road

Arrive at destination

ME 191

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.9 mi from Calais, ME · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Halls Mills, ME

27 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

Pembroke, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pembroke, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Calais, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cutler, ME

The final approach into Cutler, 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

$8.64 one way

$17.29 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$9.51	$19.02
premium	$4.86	$10.28	$20.57
diesel	$5.61	$11.86	$23.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.1	$5.64	$2.58
Efficient EV	13.4	$4.70	$2.15
EV Truck/SUV	21.5	$7.52	$3.44

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 Dec 18, 2023

Origin

Calais, ME

Afternoon in Calais on Thursday

Local time

2:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cutler, ME

Afternoon in Cutler on Thursday

Local time

2:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°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

3 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 27m 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 Cutler, ME covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Charlotte Road, Dixie Road, U.S. 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 26.9 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 $8.64 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 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Calais, ME to Cutler, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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