Trip from Halls Mills, ME to Calais, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

41.1 mi

66 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 4m ★

6 AM

1h 9m

8 AM

1h 20m

10 AM

1h 13m

12 PM

1h 12m

3 PM

1h 14m

5 PM

1h 20m

8 PM

1h 6m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Halls Mills, ME to Calais, ME covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Charlotte Road, U.S. 1, Ayers Junction Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Charlotte Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.62 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Halls Mills, ME to Calais, ME covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Charlotte Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near US 1 / Route 1.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (ME 214 / Ayers Junction Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles (Charlotte Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4

1.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 1 / Route 1

At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Route 1

Navigation decision point

4

20.8 mi into trip | ~34m in | ME 214 / Ayers Junction Road

Turn left onto ME 214 / Ayers Junction Road

Navigation decision point

4

26.9 mi into trip | ~45m in | Charlotte Road

Turn right onto Charlotte Road

Navigation decision point

4

37.7 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 1; ME 9 / Baring Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 1; ME 9 / Baring Street

Navigation decision point

5

41 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | Germain Street

Turn left onto Germain Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Charlotte Road	10.8 mi	18m
U.S. 1	6.7 mi	9m
Ayers Junction Road	6.1 mi	10m
Route 1	6 mi	8m
US Route 1	3.9 mi	5m
River Road	2.5 mi	3m
Baring Street	1.6 mi	2m
Halls Mills Road	1.6 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Charlotte Road — 10.8 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Halls Mills, ME and Calais, ME.

1

Start on Rocky Lake Shore Road

151 ft · 11 sec · Rocky Lake Shore Road

2

Turn right onto Halls Mills Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · Halls Mills Road

3

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

6.0 mi · 8 min · Route 1

4

Continue on US 1

6.7 mi · 9 min · U.S. 1

5

Continue on US 1

2.5 mi · 3 min · River Road

6

Continue on US 1

3.9 mi · 5 min · US Route 1

7

Turn left onto ME 214

6.1 mi · 10 min · Ayers Junction Road

8

Turn right onto Charlotte Road

11 mi · 18 min · Charlotte Road

9

At end of road, turn right onto US 1; ME 9

1.1 mi · 1 min · Baring Street

10

Enter roundabout onto US 1; ME 9

67 ft · 0 sec · Baring Street

11

Continue on US 1; ME 9

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Baring Street

12

Continue on US 1; ME 9

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street

13

Turn right onto Lincoln Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Street

14

Turn left onto Germain Street

448 ft · 19 sec · Germain Street

15

Arrive at destination

Germain Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.5 mi from Halls Mills, ME · 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pembroke, 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

Woodland, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pembroke, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Halls Mills, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Calais, ME

The final approach into Calais, 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

$6.62 one way

$13.23 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$7.28	$14.56
premium	$4.86	$7.87	$15.74
diesel	$5.61	$9.07	$18.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12.3	$4.32	$1.97
Efficient EV	10.3	$3.60	$1.64
EV Truck/SUV	16.4	$5.75	$2.63

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Halls Mills, ME

Afternoon in Halls Mills on Thursday

Local time

2:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Calais, ME

Afternoon in Calais on Thursday

Local time

2:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

21°F

Pembroke, 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

11 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

1h 9m 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 Halls Mills, ME to Calais, ME covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Charlotte Road, U.S. 1, Ayers Junction Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Halls Mills, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.62 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 is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (ME 214 / Ayers Junction Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles (Charlotte Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Halls Mills, ME to Calais, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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