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Trip from Cutler, ME to Milbridge, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

45.2 mi

73 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Cutler, ME to Milbridge, ME covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Route 1, Cutler Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14 miles on Route 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

22.6 miles from Cutler, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Cutler, ME to Milbridge, ME covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 12m, 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.
Route 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 14 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 12.6 miles in near Water Street.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Cutler, ME to Milbridge, ME is easy. At 1h 12m with 38% 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 44.9 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These 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

4
44.9 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | US 1 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Route 1 14 mi 20m
Cutler Road 12.6 mi 23m
Main Street 4.7 mi 6m
Kennedy Highway 4.3 mi 6m
Harrington Road 3.3 mi 4m
US Highway 1A 3 mi 4m
Dublin Street 2.3 mi 3m
Bridge Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Route 1 — 14 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cutler, ME and Milbridge, 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

14 mi · 20 min · Route 1
9

Turn straight onto US 1

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Main Street
10

Continue on US 1A

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway
11

Continue on US 1A

3.0 mi · 4 min · US Highway 1A
12

Continue on US 1A

4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway
13

Continue on US 1A

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Bridge Street
14

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
15

Arrive at destination

US 1

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 22.6 miles from Cutler, ME, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 10 miles or 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 22.6 miles or 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milbridge, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cutler, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cutler, ME

This is one driving day of about 45.2 miles and 1h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Cutler, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Route 1 for about 14 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.6 mi from Cutler, ME · 38m into the drive

Downtown East Machias, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Machias, ME

23 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

East Machias, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Machias, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Cutler, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Milbridge, ME

The final approach into Milbridge, 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

$7.28 one way

$14.55 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $8.01 $16.01
premium $4.86 $8.66 $17.31
diesel $5.61 $9.98 $19.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
EV Truck/SUV 18.1 0 $6.33 $2.89

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 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

Late night in Cutler on Thursday

Local time

12:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Milbridge, ME

Late night in Milbridge on Thursday

Local time

12:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°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 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 12m 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 Milbridge, ME covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 1, Cutler Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 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 $7.28 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 Milbridge, ME is easy. At 1h 12m with 38% 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; at 44.9 miles (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cutler, ME to Milbridge, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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