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Trip from Jonesport, ME to Cutler, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

37 mi

60 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m

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

Downtown Jonesport, ME, ME

Jonesport, ME

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Downtown Cutler, ME, ME

Cutler, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jonesport, ME to Cutler, ME covers 37 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cutler Road, Mason Bay Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on Cutler Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 37 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 37 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cutler Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 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 11.3 miles in near US 1 / Route 1.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Jonesport, ME to Cutler, ME is easy. At 1h 3m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (ME 191 / Cutler Road): 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.

4
11.3 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 1 / Route 1

At end of road, turn right onto US 1 / Route 1

Navigation decision point

3
24.1 mi into trip | ~38m in | Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

Navigation decision point

4
24.4 mi into trip | ~40m in | ME 191 / Cutler Road

At end of road, turn right onto ME 191 / Cutler Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cutler Road 12.6 mi 23m
Mason Bay Road 9.3 mi 16m
Main Street 4.5 mi 6m
Harrington Road 3.3 mi 4m
Route 1 3.1 mi 4m
Dublin Street 2.3 mi 3m
Bay Road 1.4 mi 2m
Water Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Cutler Road — 12.6 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesport, ME and Cutler, ME.

1

Start on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Continue on Mason Bay Road

8.5 mi · 14 min · Mason Bay Road
3

Turn straight onto Mason Bay Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mason Bay Road
4

Continue on Bay Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Bay Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto US 1

3.1 mi · 4 min · Route 1
6

Continue on US 1

3.3 mi · 4 min · Harrington Road
7

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Outer Dublin Street
8

Continue on US 1

2.3 mi · 3 min · Dublin Street
9

Continue on US 1

3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
10

Turn right onto Water Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Water Street
11

At end of road, turn right onto ME 191

13 mi · 23 min · Cutler Road
12

Arrive at destination

ME 191

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.5 mi from Jonesport, ME · 30m into the drive

Downtown Ellsworth, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ellsworth, ME

19 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

Ellsworth, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ellsworth, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Jonesport, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cutler, ME

The final approach into Cutler, 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 Cutler, 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

$5.96 one way

$11.91 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.55 $13.11
premium $4.86 $7.09 $14.17
diesel $5.61 $8.17 $16.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.1 0 $3.89 $1.78
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.24 $1.48
EV Truck/SUV 14.8 0 $5.18 $2.37

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 Dec 18, 2023

Origin

Jonesport, ME

Afternoon in Jonesport on Thursday

Local time

3:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cutler, ME

Afternoon in Cutler on Thursday

Local time

3:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 3m 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 Jonesport, ME to Cutler, ME covers 37 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cutler Road, Mason Bay Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.5 miles from Jonesport, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.96 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 Jonesport, ME to Cutler, ME is easy. At 1h 3m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (ME 191 / Cutler Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jonesport, ME to Cutler, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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