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Trip from Greenville, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

42.6 mi

69 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m

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

Downtown Greenville, ME, ME

Greenville, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenville, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME covers 42.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lily Bay Road, Moosehead Lake Road, Greenville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

21.3 miles from Greenville, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 42.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lily Bay Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Greenville, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenville, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lily Bay Road
Moosehead Lake Road
Greenville Road
Tenney Hill Road
Main Road
Elm Street
South Main Street
Water Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Lily Bay Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, ME and Atkinson Mills, ME.

1

Start on Pleasant Street

190 ft · 14 sec · Pleasant Street
2

Turn left onto Lily Bay Road

223 ft · 6 sec · Lily Bay Road
3

Continue on Moosehead Lake Road

4.1 mi · 6 min · Moosehead Lake Road
4

Continue on Greenville Road

10 mi · 15 min · Greenville Road
5

Continue on Tenney Hill Road

4.1 mi · 6 min · Tenney Hill Road
6

Continue on Main Road

6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Road
7

Continue on Elm Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
8

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

492 ft · 8 sec · South Main Street
9

Turn straight onto Water Street

5.5 mi · 8 min · Water Street
10

Continue on West Main Street

3.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
11

Continue on Bangor Road

4.7 mi · 6 min · Bangor Road
12

Turn left onto Atkinson Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Atkinson Road
13

Continue on Dyer Road

1.5 mi · 5 min · Dyer Road
14

Turn left onto John Doore Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · John Doore Road
15

Arrive at your destination

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 21.3 miles from Greenville, ME, or about 35m into the drive.

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 42.6 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.3 miles or 35m 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

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greenville, ME

This is one driving day of about 42.6 miles and 1h 11m.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.3 mi from Greenville, ME · 35m into the drive

town in Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Guilford, ME

21 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

Charleston, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Guilford, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Greenville, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Atkinson Mills, ME

The final approach into Atkinson Mills, 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

$6.86 one way

$13.72 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.55 $15.09
premium $4.86 $8.16 $16.32
diesel $5.61 $9.41 $18.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.8 0 $4.47 $2.04
Efficient EV 10.7 0 $3.73 $1.70
EV Truck/SUV 17 0 $5.96 $2.73

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greenville, ME

Late night in Greenville on Thursday

Local time

1:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Atkinson Mills, ME

Late night in Atkinson Mills on Thursday

Local time

1:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Guilford, ME

21 mi in

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

21 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

1h 11m 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 Greenville, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME covers 42.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lily Bay Road, Moosehead Lake Road, Greenville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 miles from Greenville, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.86 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 Greenville, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenville, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greenville, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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