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Trip from Davis Town, ME to New Sharon, ME

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

64.7 mi

104 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m

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

Downtown New Sharon, ME, ME

New Sharon, ME

Guilherme Simão

Trip Overview

The drive from Davis Town, ME to New Sharon, ME covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Rangeley Road, US 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.42 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.

Midpoint

32.3 miles from Davis Town, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 64.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 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 9.3 miles in near ME 4; ME 16 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Davis Town, ME to New Sharon, ME is easy. At 1h 59m with 14% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (ME 4; ME 16 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.4 miles (Town Farm Road): Navigation decision point; at 55.6 miles (ME 43 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

5
9.3 mi into trip | ~36m in | ME 4; ME 16 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto ME 4; ME 16 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
52.4 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | Town Farm Road

Turn right onto Town Farm Road

Navigation decision point

3
55.6 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | ME 43 / Bridge Street

Turn left onto ME 43 / Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

6
55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | US 2; ME 4; ME 43 / Bridge Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 2; ME 4; ME 43 / Bridge Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

4
55.9 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | US 2

Keep slight right at fork onto US 2

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street 18.5 mi 28m
Rangeley Road 15.4 mi 22m
US 2 8.8 mi 10m
Farmington Road 5.3 mi 7m
Kennebago River Road 3.9 mi 15m
Town Farm Road 3.2 mi 7m
Boy Scout Road 2.6 mi 10m
Fairbanks Road 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Main Street — 18.5 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davis Town, ME and New Sharon, ME.

1

Start on Kennebago River Road

3.9 mi · 15 min · Kennebago River Road
2

Continue on ITS 84

1.4 mi · 8 min · Sportsmans Road
3

Continue on ITS 84

2.6 mi · 10 min · Boy Scout Road
4

Turn straight onto ME 16

1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilsons Mills Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto ME 4; ME 16

18 mi · 28 min · Main Street
6

Continue on ME 4

9.3 mi · 13 min · Rangeley Road
7

Continue on ME 4

0.3 mi · 25 sec · State Route 4
8

Continue on ME 4

6.1 mi · 9 min · Rangeley Road
9

Continue on ME 4

1.4 mi · 2 min · Phillips Road
10

Continue on ME 4

5.3 mi · 7 min · Farmington Road
11

Continue on ME 4

2.3 mi · 3 min · Fairbanks Road
12

Turn right onto Town Farm Road

3.2 mi · 7 min · Town Farm Road
13

Turn left onto ME 43

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Bridge Street
14

At end of road, turn left onto US 2; ME 4; ME 43

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Bridge Street
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 2

8.8 mi · 10 min · US 2
16

Arrive at destination

US 2; ME 27

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 32.3 miles from Davis Town, ME, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.5 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 14 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.3 miles or 1h 11m 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 47m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Davis Town, ME

This is one driving day of about 64.7 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Davis Town, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Main Street for about 18.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.3 mi from Davis Town, ME · 1h 11m into the drive

Downtown Phillips, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Phillips, ME

32 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

Rangeley, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Phillips, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Davis Town, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Sharon, ME

The final approach into New Sharon, 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

$10.42 one way

$20.83 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $11.46 $22.92
premium $4.86 $12.39 $24.78
diesel $5.61 $14.28 $28.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.4 0 $6.79 $3.11
Efficient EV 16.2 0 $5.66 $2.59
EV Truck/SUV 25.9 0 $9.06 $4.14

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Davis Town, ME

Late night in Davis Town on Friday

Local time

1:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Sharon, ME

Late night in New Sharon on Friday

Local time

1:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

33°F

Phillips, ME

32 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

11 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 59m 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 Davis Town, ME to New Sharon, ME covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Rangeley Road, US 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.3 miles from Davis Town, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.42 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 Davis Town, ME to New Sharon, ME is easy. At 1h 59m with 14% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (ME 4; ME 16 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.4 miles (Town Farm Road): Navigation decision point; at 55.6 miles (ME 43 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Davis Town, ME to New Sharon, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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