Origin
Hildreths Mill, ME
Evening in Hildreths Mill on Thursday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hildreths Mill, ME to Phillips, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hildreths Mill, ME
Luis Rodriguez
Trip Overview
The drive from Hildreths Mill, ME to Phillips, ME covers 17.2 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phillips Road, Weld Road, School Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on Phillips Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 17.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillips Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,373 ft
573 ft
Total Climb
717 ft
Total Descent
1,367 ft
Highest Point
1,373 ft
~11 mi in
Elevation Range
800 ft
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 around 15.3 miles in near ME 4; ME 142 / Rangeley Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hildreths Mill, ME to Phillips, ME is easy. At 27m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.3 miles (ME 4; ME 142 / Rangeley Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (ME 142 / State Route 142): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (ME 149 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
ME 4; ME 142 / Rangeley Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 4; ME 142 / Rangeley Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
ME 142 / State Route 142
Turn left onto ME 142 / State Route 142
Navigation decision point
3
16.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
ME 149 / Main Street
Turn right onto ME 149 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Weld Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| School Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Rangeley Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Route 4 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Route 142 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillips Road
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hildreths Mill, ME and Phillips, ME.
1
Start on School Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
School Street
2
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Church Street
3
Continue on Phillips Road
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phillips Road
4
Continue on ME 142
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Weld Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto ME 4; ME 142
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rangeley Road
6
Continue on ME 4
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Route 4
7
Turn left onto ME 142
431 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Route 142
8
Turn right onto ME 149
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
Sawyer Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Phillips, ME
Evening in Phillips on Thursday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°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
15 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
27m 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 Hildreths Mill, ME to Phillips, ME covers 17.2 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillips Road, Weld Road, School Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Hildreths Mill, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.77 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 Hildreths Mill, ME to Phillips, ME is easy. At 27m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.3 miles (ME 4; ME 142 / Rangeley Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (ME 142 / State Route 142): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (ME 149 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hildreths Mill, ME to Phillips, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 573 ft to 1,373 ft elevation with about 717 ft of total climbing.
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