Origin
Jackman, ME
Late night in Jackman on Friday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackman, ME
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Norridgewock, ME
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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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 201; ME 6 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 2
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto US 2; US 201A
Navigation decision point
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Jackman, ME and Norridgewock, ME.
Start on Forest Street
Turn straight onto Spruce Street
Turn right onto US 201; ME 6
Continue on US 201
Continue on US 201
Continue on US 201
Continue on US 201; ME 16
Continue on US 201
Continue on US 201
Continue on US 201
Continue on US 201
Take the exit onto US 2
Turn right onto US 2; US 201A
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.8 mi from Jackman, ME · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Jackman, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$12.49 one way
$24.98 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Jackman on Friday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Norridgewock on Friday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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