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Trip from Davis Town, ME to Chesterville, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

65.8 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Davis Town, ME to Chesterville, ME covers 65.8 miles and takes about 2h 7m 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, Farmington Road 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 $10.59 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

32.9 miles from Davis Town, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 65.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in near ME 4; ME 16 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 7m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 55.8 miles (US 2; ME 4; ME 43 / Bridge Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 55.9 miles (US 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 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

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

4
60.8 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | ME 156 / Lucy Knowles Road

Turn right onto ME 156 / Lucy Knowles Road

Navigation decision point

4
65.8 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | Zions Hill Road

At end of road, turn right onto Zions Hill Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street 18.5 mi 28m
Rangeley Road 15.4 mi 22m
Farmington Road 5.3 mi 7m
US 2 4.5 mi 5m
Kennebago River Road 3.9 mi 15m
Town Farm Road 3.2 mi 7m
Boy Scout Road 2.6 mi 10m
Pope Road 2.5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Main Street — 18.5 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davis Town, ME and Chesterville, 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

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 2
16

Turn right onto ME 41

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Croswell Road
17

Turn straight onto ME 41

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Vienna Road
18

Turn right onto ME 156

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Lucy Knowles Road
19

Turn left onto Pope Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Pope Road
20

Continue on Dutch Gap Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Dutch Gap Road
21

At end of road, turn right onto Zions Hill Road

82 ft · 3 sec · Zions Hill Road
22

Arrive at destination

Zions Hill Road

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 32.9 miles from Davis Town, ME, or about 1h 12m 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 32.9 miles or 1h 12m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesterville, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Davis Town, ME

This is one driving day of about 65.8 miles and 2h 7m.

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 32.9 mi from Davis Town, ME · 1h 12m into the drive

Downtown Rangeley, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rangeley, ME

33 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.

Hildreths Mill, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Davis Town, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chesterville, ME

The final approach into Chesterville, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chesterville, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.59 one way

$21.19 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $11.65 $23.31
premium $4.86 $12.60 $25.20
diesel $5.61 $14.53 $29.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23 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 19.7 0 $6.91 $3.16
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.76 $2.63
EV Truck/SUV 26.3 0 $9.21 $4.21

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

Afternoon in Davis Town on Thursday

Local time

12:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chesterville, ME

Afternoon in Chesterville on Thursday

Local time

12:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2h 7m 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 Chesterville, ME covers 65.8 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Rangeley Road, Farmington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 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 $10.59 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 2h 7m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (ME 4; ME 16 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.8 miles (US 2; ME 4; ME 43 / Bridge Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 55.9 miles (US 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Davis Town, ME to Chesterville, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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