Trip from Jackman, ME to Madison, ME

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Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

70.4 mi

113 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 19m ★

6 AM

1h 25m

8 AM

1h 38m

10 AM

1h 30m

12 PM

1h 28m

3 PM

1h 30m

5 PM

1h 38m

8 PM

1h 21m

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 Jackman, ME to Madison, ME covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Route 201, Main Street, Canada Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32 miles on US Route 201. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

35.2 miles from Jackman, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Jackman, ME to Madison, ME covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US Route 201 is the longest continuous segment at about 32 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 201; ME 6 / Main Street.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Jackman, ME to Madison, ME is easy. At 1h 25m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 201; ME 6 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 57.3 miles (US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry Street): Navigation decision point; at 58.5 miles (US 201A; ME 8; ME 16 / Kennebec River Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 201; ME 6 / Main Street

Turn right onto US 201; ME 6 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

57.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry Street

Turn right onto US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry Street

Navigation decision point

58.5 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | US 201A; ME 8; ME 16 / Kennebec River Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 201A; ME 8; ME 16 / Kennebec River Road

Navigation decision point

70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | US 201A / Madison Road

Turn right onto US 201A / Madison Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Route 201	32 mi	36m
Main Street	10.3 mi	12m
Canada Road	8.8 mi	9m
Kennebec River Road	6.3 mi	9m
Bingham Road	4.6 mi	5m
River Road	4.3 mi	6m
North Main Street	2.5 mi	3m
Ferry Street	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US Route 201 — 32 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackman, ME and Madison, ME.

Start on Forest Street

184 ft · 8 sec · Forest Street

Turn straight onto Spruce Street

247 ft · 12 sec · Spruce Street

Turn right onto US 201; ME 6

7.7 mi · 8 min · Main Street

Continue on US 201

32 mi · 36 min · US Route 201

Continue on US 201

8.8 mi · 9 min · Canada Road

Continue on US 201

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Jackman Road

Continue on US 201; ME 16

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on US 201

0.6 mi · 39 sec · River Road

Continue on US 201

4.6 mi · 5 min · Bingham Road

Continue on US 201

2.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Turn right onto US 201A; ME 8

1.1 mi · 1 min · Ferry Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 201A; ME 8; ME 16

6.3 mi · 9 min · Kennebec River Road

Continue on US 201A; ME 8; ME 16

0.5 mi · 43 sec · North Main Street

Continue on US 201A; ME 8

3.7 mi · 5 min · River Road

Continue on US 201A

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on US 201A

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto US 201A

56 ft · 0 sec · Madison Road

Arrive at destination

US 201A

Trip Plan

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 35.2 miles from Jackman, ME, or about 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32 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 70.4 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.2 miles or 40m 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Jackman, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jackman, ME

This is one driving day of about 70.4 miles and 1h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jackman, ME.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on US Route 201 for about 32 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.2 mi from Jackman, ME · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yarmouth, 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

Yarmouth, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Jackman, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Madison, ME

The final approach into Madison, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Madison, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.33 one way

$22.67 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$12.47	$24.94
premium	$4.86	$13.48	$26.96
diesel	$5.61	$15.54	$31.09

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

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.1	$7.39	$3.38
Efficient EV	17.6	$6.16	$2.82
EV Truck/SUV	28.2	$9.86	$4.51

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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Jackman, ME

Afternoon in Jackman on Wednesday

Local time

12:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Madison, ME

Afternoon in Madison on Wednesday

Local time

12:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Yarmouth, ME

35 mi in

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

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

1h 25m 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 Jackman, ME to Madison, ME covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Route 201, Main Street, Canada Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.2 miles from Jackman, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.33 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 Jackman, ME to Madison, ME is easy. At 1h 25m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The route from Jackman, ME to Madison, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.