Origin
Farmington, ME
Afternoon in Farmington on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, ME to North Jay, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, ME
Stephen Andrews
Trip Overview
The drive from Farmington, ME to North Jay, ME covers 10.9 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Route 2 East, Wilton Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on US Route 2 East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Farmington, ME to North Jay, ME covers 10.9 miles and takes about 19m, 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 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Route 2 East is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 4; ME 27; ME 43 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.9 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 4; ME 27; ME 43 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 2; ME 4; ME 43 / Bridge Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.8 miles (US 2; ME 4 / Wilton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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ME 4; ME 27; ME 43 / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 4; ME 27; ME 43 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 2; ME 4; ME 43 / Bridge Street
Merge onto US 2; ME 4; ME 43 / Bridge Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 2; ME 4 / Wilton Road
Turn straight onto US 2; ME 4 / Wilton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
ME 4 / Maine Route 4 Southbound
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 4 / Maine Route 4 Southbound
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
8.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
ME 4 / Main Street
Merge onto ME 4 / Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Route 2 East | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Wilton Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Maine Route 4 Southbound | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| United States Highway 2 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Route 2 East
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, ME and North Jay, ME.
1
Start on ME 43
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto ME 4; ME 27; ME 43
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Merge onto US 2; ME 4; ME 43
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bridge Street
4
Turn straight onto US 2; ME 4
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Wilton Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 2; ME 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US Route 2 East
6
Continue on US 2; ME 4
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
United States Highway 2
7
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 4
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Maine Route 4 Southbound
8
Merge onto ME 4
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
ME 4
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.09 | $4.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
North Jay, ME
Afternoon in North Jay on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
20 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
19m 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 Farmington, ME to North Jay, ME covers 10.9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Route 2 East, Wilton Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Farmington, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.75 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.9 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 4; ME 27; ME 43 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 2; ME 4; ME 43 / Bridge Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.8 miles (US 2; ME 4 / Wilton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Farmington, ME to North Jay, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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