Origin
Cutler, ME
Afternoon in Cutler on Thursday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cutler, ME to Machias, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cutler, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cutler, ME to Machias, ME covers 16.9 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cutler Road, Main Street, Court Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on Cutler Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 16.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cutler Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Machias, ME is easy. At 30m with 0% 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.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cutler Road | 12.6 mi | 23m |
| Main Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Court Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Willow Street | 0.1 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 Machias, 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
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn slight right onto US 1A
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Court Street
6
Arrive at destination
US 1A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Machias, ME
Afternoon in Machias on Thursday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°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
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
30m 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 Cutler, ME to Machias, ME covers 16.9 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cutler Road, Main Street, Court Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Cutler, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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 Cutler, ME to Machias, ME is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Cutler, ME to Machias, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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