Origin
Hildreths Mill, ME
Afternoon in Hildreths Mill on Thursday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hildreths Mill, ME to Rangeley, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hildreths Mill, ME
Luis Rodriguez
Rangeley, ME
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
The drive from Hildreths Mill, ME to Rangeley, ME covers 35.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Rangeley Road, Phillips Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 35.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 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 around 15.3 miles in near ME 4 / 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 Rangeley, ME is easy. At 55m with 0% 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 / Rangeley Road): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (Pond Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
ME 4 / Rangeley Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 4 / Rangeley Road
Navigation decision point
4
35.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Pond Street
Turn right onto Pond Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 11.8 mi | 18m |
| Rangeley Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Phillips Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Weld Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| School Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pond Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 11.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hildreths Mill, ME and Rangeley, 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 left onto ME 4
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Rangeley Road
6
Continue on ME 4
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto Pond Street
528 ft
·
23 sec
·
Pond Street
8
Continue on High Street
422 ft
·
18 sec
·
High Street
9
Arrive at destination
High Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Hildreths Mill, ME · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Hildreths Mill, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rangeley, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rangeley, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.73 one way
$11.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Rangeley, ME
Afternoon in Rangeley on Thursday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
33°F
Phillips, ME
18 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
9 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
55m 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 Rangeley, ME covers 35.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Rangeley Road, Phillips Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 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 $5.73 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 Rangeley, ME is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.3 miles (ME 4 / Rangeley Road): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (Pond Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hildreths Mill, ME to Rangeley, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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