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Trip from Cutler, ME to Jonesport, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

37 mi

60 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m

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

Downtown Cutler, ME, ME

Cutler, ME

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Downtown Jonesport, ME, ME

Jonesport, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cutler, ME to Jonesport, ME covers 37 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cutler Road, Mason Bay Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on Cutler Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cutler Road 12.6 mi 23m
Mason Bay Road 9.3 mi 16m
Main Street 4.5 mi 6m
Harrington Road 3.3 mi 4m
Route 1 3.1 mi 4m
Dublin Street 2.3 mi 3m
Bay Road 1.4 mi 2m
Outer Dublin Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Cutler Road — 12.6 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on ME 191

13 mi · 23 min · Cutler Road
2

Turn left onto Water Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Water Street
3

Continue on Willow Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Willow Street
4

Turn left onto US 1

3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
5

Continue on US 1

2.3 mi · 3 min · Dublin Street
6

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Outer Dublin Street
7

Continue on US 1

3.3 mi · 4 min · Harrington Road
8

Continue on US 1

3.1 mi · 4 min · Route 1
9

Turn left onto Bay Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Bay Road
10

Continue on Mason Bay Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mason Bay Road
11

Turn straight onto State Route 187

328 ft · 6 sec · State Route 187
12

Continue on Mason Bay Road

8.4 mi · 14 min · Mason Bay Road
13

Continue on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown East Machias, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Machias, ME

19 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

Addison, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Machias, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Cutler, ME, 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

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 12.6 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
12.6 mi into trip | ~23m in | Water Street

Turn left onto Water Street

Navigation decision point

3
12.9 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 1 / Main Street

Turn left onto US 1 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
25.7 mi into trip | ~43m in | Bay Road

Turn left onto Bay Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.96 one way

$11.91 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.55 $13.11
premium $4.86 $7.09 $14.17
diesel $5.61 $8.17 $16.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.1 0 $3.89 $1.78
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.24 $1.48
EV Truck/SUV 14.8 0 $5.18 $2.37

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 19, 2023

Origin

Cutler, ME

Afternoon in Cutler on Saturday

Local time

2:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jonesport, ME

Afternoon in Jonesport on Saturday

Local time

2:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°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

2 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 3m 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?

37 mi in 1h 3m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Cutler Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 12.6 miles in near Water Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cutler, ME to Jonesport, ME is easy. At 1h 3m with 9% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (Bay Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 37 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Cutler Road. 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.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (Bay Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jonesport, ME before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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