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Trip from Jackman, ME to Saint Albans, ME

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

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

84.6 mi

136 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

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 Saint Albans, ME, ME

Saint Albans, ME

Kaveh Keshtiara

Trip Overview

The drive from Jackman, ME to Saint Albans, ME covers 84.6 miles and takes about 1h 50m 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 $13.62 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

42.3 miles from Jackman, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 84.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Jackman, ME to Saint Albans, ME covers 84.6 miles and takes about 1h 50m, 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 24 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 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Jackman, ME to Saint Albans, ME is easy. At 1h 50m with 38% 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 62.4 miles (Horsetail Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 67.8 miles (State Route 43): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 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
62.4 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | Horsetail Hill Road

Turn left onto Horsetail Hill Road

Navigation decision point

3
67.8 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | State Route 43

Turn left onto State Route 43

Navigation decision point

4
69.8 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | ME 151; ME 43 / Hartland Road

Keep slight right at fork onto ME 151; ME 43 / Hartland Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

3
84.6 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | Palmyra Road

Turn right onto Palmyra Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Route 201 32 mi 36m
Main Street 9.2 mi 10m
Canada Road 8.8 mi 9m
Hartland Road 7.8 mi 13m
North Main Street 7.1 mi 8m
Athens Road 5.8 mi 10m
Bingham Road 4.6 mi 5m
Horsetail Hill Road 2.9 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US Route 201 — 32 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackman, ME and Saint Albans, 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

7.1 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
11

Turn left onto Horsetail Hill Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Horsetail Hill Road
12

Continue on Shadagee Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Shadagee Road
13

Continue on Shadagee Road

154 ft · 7 sec · Shadagee Road
14

Turn left onto State Route 43

0.3 mi · 34 sec · State Route 43
15

Continue on ME 150; ME 43

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
16

Turn slight right onto ME 151; ME 43

326 ft · 6 sec · Fox Hill Road
17

Keep slight right at fork onto ME 151; ME 43

5.5 mi · 9 min · Hartland Road
18

Continue on ME 151; ME 43

5.8 mi · 10 min · Athens Road
19

Continue on ME 43; ME 151

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Pleasant Street
20

Continue on ME 23; ME 43; ME 151

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Main Street
21

Continue on ME 23; ME 43; ME 152

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Academy Street
22

Continue on ME 23; ME 43; ME 152

2.3 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road
23

Turn right onto Palmyra Road

333 ft · 14 sec · Palmyra Road
24

Arrive at destination

Palmyra Road

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 42.3 miles from Jackman, ME, or about 48m 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 19 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.3 miles or 48m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Albans, 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 84.6 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 42.3 mi from Jackman, ME · 48m into the drive

Downtown Solon, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Solon, ME

42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Solon, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.3 miles from Jackman, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Saint Albans, ME

The final approach into Saint Albans, 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

$13.62 one way

$27.24 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $14.98 $29.97
premium $4.86 $16.20 $32.40
diesel $5.61 $18.68 $37.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.4 0 $8.88 $4.06
Efficient EV 21.2 0 $7.40 $3.38
EV Truck/SUV 33.8 0 $11.84 $5.41

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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

5:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Albans, ME

Late night in Saint Albans on Friday

Local time

5:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

32°F

Solon, ME

42 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

2 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 50m 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 Saint Albans, ME covers 84.6 miles and takes about 1h 50m 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 42.3 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 $13.62 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 Saint Albans, ME is easy. At 1h 50m with 38% 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 62.4 miles (Horsetail Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 67.8 miles (State Route 43): Navigation decision point.

The route from Jackman, ME to Saint Albans, 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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