Origin
Hampden, ME
Afternoon in Hampden on Saturday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampden, ME to Greenbush, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampden, ME
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Greenbush, ME
Egor Komarov
Trip Overview
The drive from Hampden, ME to Greenbush, ME covers 30.1 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Main Road, Stillwater Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Main Road | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| Stillwater Avenue | 2.6 mi | 7m |
| Coldbrook Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| US 202 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 12.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampden, ME and Greenbush, ME.
1
Start on Canoe Club Road
207 ft
·
11 sec
·
Canoe Club Road
2
Continue on ME 9 Business
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202; ME 9
4
Turn left onto Coldbrook Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Coldbrook Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
6
Merge onto I 95
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 193
Toward Stillwater Avenue, Stillwater, Old Town
8
Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
2.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Stillwater Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 2A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on US 2
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Main Road
12
Turn sharp left onto Lower River Road
373 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lower River Road
13
Arrive at destination
Lower River Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Hampden, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 30 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 202; ME 9
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Coldbrook Road
Turn left onto Coldbrook Road
Navigation decision point
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Stillwater Avenue, Stillwater, Old Town
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 193
Toward Stillwater Avenue, Stillwater, Old Town
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Stillwater Avenue
Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
30 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Lower River Road
Turn sharp left onto Lower River Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Greenbush, ME
Afternoon in Greenbush on Saturday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
5 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
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
30.1 mi in 48m — 45% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 95.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.4 miles in near US 202; ME 9.
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 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 202; ME 9): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Coldbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hampden, ME and Greenbush, ME, road signs point toward Stillwater and Old Town.
Stillwater
15.9 mi in
|
~21m
Old Town
15.9 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 202; ME 9): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Coldbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenbush, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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