Origin
Eustis, ME
Evening in Eustis on Thursday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hildreths Mill, ME
Luis Rodriguez
The drive from Eustis, ME to Hildreths Mill, ME covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rangeley Road, Main Street, Stratton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on Rangeley Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.71 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
30.1 miles from Eustis, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 60.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 60.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 0.1 miles in near ME 27 / Arnold Trail.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eustis, ME to Hildreths Mill, ME is easy. At 1h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 27 / Arnold Trail): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (ME 16 / Rangeley Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (ME 16 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto ME 27 / Arnold Trail
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ME 16 / Rangeley Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto ME 16 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto ME 4 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ME 142 / Weld Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rangeley Road | 15.6 mi | 23m |
| Main Street | 12.7 mi | 20m |
| Stratton Road | 11.1 mi | 17m |
| Phillips Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Weld Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Arnold Trail | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| School Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Eustis, ME and Hildreths Mill, ME.
Start on Eustis Village Road
Turn left onto ME 27
Continue on ME 27
Turn right onto ME 16
Continue on ME 16
Turn left onto ME 16
At end of road, turn left onto ME 4
Continue on ME 4
Turn right onto ME 142
Continue on Phillips Road
Continue on Church Street
Continue on School Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 13 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.1 miles or 47m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hildreths Mill, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Eustis, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eustis, ME
This is one driving day of about 60.3 miles and 1h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Eustis, ME · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Eustis, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hildreths Mill, 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.
Regular Gas
$9.71 one way
$19.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
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: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Eustis on Thursday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Hildreths Mill on Thursday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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