Origin
East Machias, ME
Afternoon in East Machias on Thursday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Machias, ME to Halls Mills, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Machias, ME
Jeffrey Eisen
Trip Overview
The drive from East Machias, ME to Halls Mills, ME covers 8.1 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Route 1, Barney Field Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.1 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from East Machias, ME to Halls Mills, ME covers 8.1 miles and takes about 16m, 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 8 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 3.1 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 6.2 miles in near Barney Field Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Machias, ME to Halls Mills, ME is easy. At 16m with 38% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (Barney Field Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (Halls Mills Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Rocky Lake Shore Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
6.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Barney Field Road
Turn left onto Barney Field Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Halls Mills Road
At end of road, turn left onto Halls Mills Road
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Rocky Lake Shore Road
Turn left onto Rocky Lake Shore Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Route 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Barney Field Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| Halls Mills Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Blueberry Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rocky Lake Shore Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 3.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Machias, ME and Halls Mills, ME.
1
Start on US 1
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
Route 1
2
Turn slight left onto US 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 1
4
Turn left onto Barney Field Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Barney Field Road
5
Continue on Blueberry Lane
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Blueberry Lane
6
At end of road, turn left onto Halls Mills Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Halls Mills Road
7
Turn left onto Rocky Lake Shore Road
151 ft
·
11 sec
·
Rocky Lake Shore Road
8
Arrive at destination
Rocky Lake Shore Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Halls Mills, ME
Afternoon in Halls Mills on Thursday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
1 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
16m 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 East Machias, ME to Halls Mills, ME covers 8.1 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Route 1, Barney Field Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4 miles from East Machias, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.30 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 East Machias, ME to Halls Mills, ME is easy. At 16m with 38% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (Barney Field Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (Halls Mills Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Rocky Lake Shore Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from East Machias, ME to Halls Mills, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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