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Trip from Greenville, ME to Packards, ME

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

70.9 mi

114 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m

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

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Greenville, ME

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Downtown Packards, ME, ME

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Trip Overview

This 70.9-mile journey from Greenville to Packards, Maine, will take approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes. It's a straightforward day trip within the Northeast region, so you won't need to worry about splitting your time or finding overnight accommodations. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $11. You'll primarily navigate local roads, making this a relaxed and manageable excursion. The overall feel of this route is that of a simple, local drive rather than an epic cross-country adventure, perfect for a focused trip.

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

35.4 miles from Greenville, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with zero highway miles. You'll spend most of your time on roads like Davis Street and Greenville Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles on Davis Street. This road profile suggests a more engaged driving experience, likely with frequent intersections and changes in speed. The absence of highway driving means you'll be more immersed in the local landscape and pace.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Davis Street is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lily Bay Road.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Greenville, ME to Packards, ME is easy. At 1h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lily Bay Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (ME 6; ME 15; ME 16; ME 150 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles (ME 6; ME 16 / North Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lily Bay Road

Turn left onto Lily Bay Road

Navigation decision point

4
25.7 mi into trip | ~38m in | ME 6; ME 15; ME 16; ME 150 / South Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16; ME 150 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
33.7 mi into trip | ~50m in | ME 6; ME 16 / North Street

Turn left onto ME 6; ME 16 / North Street

Navigation decision point

3
33.8 mi into trip | ~50m in | ME 6; ME 16 / Summer Street

Turn right onto ME 6; ME 16 / Summer Street

Navigation decision point

3
69.3 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | Unnamed 2 Road

Turn right onto Unnamed 2 Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Davis Street 14.6 mi 21m
Main Road 10.2 mi 15m
Greenville Road 10.2 mi 15m
Milo Road 8.6 mi 12m
West Main Street 5.8 mi 8m
Water Street 5.5 mi 8m
Tenney Hill Road 4.1 mi 6m
Moosehead Lake Road 4.1 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Davis Street — 14.6 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pleasant Street

191 ft · 14 sec · Pleasant Street
2

Turn left onto Lily Bay Road

224 ft · 6 sec · Lily Bay Road
3

Continue on ME 6; ME 15

4.1 mi · 6 min · Moosehead Lake Road
4

Continue on ME 6; ME 15

10 mi · 15 min · Greenville Road
5

Continue on ME 6; ME 15

4.1 mi · 6 min · Tenney Hill Road
6

Continue on ME 6; ME 15

6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Road
7

Continue on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16

0.9 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
8

At end of road, turn left onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16; ME 150

491 ft · 8 sec · South Main Street
9

Turn straight onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16; ME 150

5.5 mi · 8 min · Water Street
10

Continue on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
11

Turn left onto ME 6; ME 16

463 ft · 8 sec · North Street
12

Turn right onto ME 6; ME 16

1.2 mi · 1 min · Summer Street
13

Continue on ME 6; ME 16

8.6 mi · 12 min · Milo Road
14

Continue on ME 6; ME 16

3.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
15

Continue on ME 11

3.8 mi · 5 min · Park Street
16

Continue on ME 11

3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Road
17

Continue on ME 11

15 mi · 21 min · Davis Street
18

Turn right onto Unnamed 2 Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · Unnamed 2 Road
19

Arrive at destination

Unnamed 2 Road

Trip Plan

Given the modest 70.9-mile distance and 1-hour 49-minute duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, but consider an earlier departure to maximize daylight. Since there are no designated stops mentioned and the longest stretch is under 15 miles, you can easily pull over as needed for breaks or to refuel. Pay attention to your fuel gauge, as local drives can sometimes have fewer services available compared to major highways; the $11 fuel cost is a good estimate to keep in mind.

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 35.4 miles from Greenville, ME, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 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 16 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.4 miles or 53m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Packards, 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 70.9 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Greenville, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Davis Street for about 14.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.4 mi from Greenville, ME · 53m into the drive

human settlement in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milo, ME

35 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

Guilford, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dover-Foxcroft, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Greenville, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Packards, ME

The final approach into Packards, 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

$11.41 one way

$22.83 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.56 $25.12
premium $4.86 $13.58 $27.15
diesel $5.61 $15.65 $31.31

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: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.3 0 $7.44 $3.40
Efficient EV 17.7 0 $6.20 $2.84
EV Truck/SUV 28.4 0 $9.93 $4.54

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Evening in Greenville on Wednesday

Local time

6:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Packards, ME

Evening in Packards on Wednesday

Local time

6:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

30 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 49m 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 Packards, ME covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Davis Street, Main Road, Greenville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.4 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 $11.41 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 Packards, ME is easy. At 1h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lily Bay Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (ME 6; ME 15; ME 16; ME 150 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles (ME 6; ME 16 / North Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Greenville, ME to Packards, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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