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Trip from Jackman, ME to Norridgewock, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

77.6 mi

125 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m

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

Downtown Jackman, ME, ME

Jackman, ME

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Downtown Norridgewock, ME, ME

Norridgewock, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jackman, ME to Norridgewock, ME covers 77.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m 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, North Main Street, Main Street 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 $12.49 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.

Midpoint

38.8 miles from Jackman, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 77.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Jackman, ME to Norridgewock, ME covers 77.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m, 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 14 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Jackman, ME to Norridgewock, ME is easy. At 1h 30m with 48% 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 72.5 miles (US 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 77.6 miles (US 2; US 201A): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

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

3
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

3
72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | US 2

Take the exit onto US 2

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

3
77.6 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | US 2; US 201A

Turn right onto US 2; US 201A

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Route 201 32 mi 36m
North Main Street 15.3 mi 17m
Main Street 9 mi 10m
Canada Road 8.8 mi 9m
US 2 5.1 mi 5m
Bingham Road 4.6 mi 5m
Madison Avenue 1.9 mi 4m
River Road 0.6 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 Norridgewock, ME.

1

Start on Forest Street

184 ft · 8 sec · Forest Street
2

Turn straight onto Spruce Street

247 ft · 12 sec · Spruce Street
3

Turn right onto US 201; ME 6

7.7 mi · 8 min · Main Street
4

Continue on US 201

32 mi · 36 min · US Route 201
5

Continue on US 201

8.8 mi · 9 min · Canada Road
6

Continue on US 201

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Jackman Road
7

Continue on US 201; ME 16

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
8

Continue on US 201

0.6 mi · 39 sec · River Road
9

Continue on US 201

4.6 mi · 5 min · Bingham Road
10

Continue on US 201

15 mi · 17 min · North Main Street
11

Continue on US 201

1.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue
12

Take the exit onto US 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · US 2
13

Turn right onto US 2; US 201A

489 ft · 6 sec · US 2; US 201A
14

Arrive at destination

US 2; 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 38.8 miles from Jackman, ME, or about 44m 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 17 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.8 miles or 44m 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 15m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jackman, ME

This is one driving day of about 77.6 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Jackman, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 38.8 mi from Jackman, ME · 44m into the drive

Downtown Solon, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Solon, ME

39 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

Tarratine, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North New Portland, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Jackman, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Norridgewock, ME

The final approach into Norridgewock, 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

$12.49 one way

$24.98 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.74 $27.49
premium $4.86 $14.86 $29.72
diesel $5.61 $17.13 $34.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.3 0 $8.15 $3.72
Efficient EV 19.4 0 $6.79 $3.10
EV Truck/SUV 31 0 $10.86 $4.97

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Jackman, ME

Late night in Jackman on Friday

Local time

4:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norridgewock, ME

Late night in Norridgewock on Friday

Local time

4:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

32°F

Solon, ME

39 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

13 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 30m 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 Norridgewock, ME covers 77.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.8 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 $12.49 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 Norridgewock, ME is easy. At 1h 30m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 201; ME 6 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 72.5 miles (US 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 77.6 miles (US 2; US 201A): Navigation decision point.

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

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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