Trip from Jonesport, ME to Pembroke, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

52.5 mi

85 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 16m ★

6 AM

1h 22m

8 AM

1h 35m

10 AM

1h 26m

12 PM

1h 25m

3 PM

1h 27m

5 PM

1h 34m

8 PM

1h 18m

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 Jonesport, ME to Pembroke, ME covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Route 1, Mason Bay Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on Route 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Jonesport, ME to Pembroke, ME covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 21m, 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.

Route 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 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 11.3 miles in near US 1 / Route 1.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Jonesport, ME to Pembroke, ME is easy. At 1h 21m with 47% 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 52 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.4 miles (Liberty Hill 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.

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

52 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | High Street

Turn right onto High Street

Navigation decision point

52.4 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | Liberty Hill Road

At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Hill Road

Navigation decision point

52.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | Old County Road

Turn sharp right onto Old County Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Route 1	13.3 mi	18m
Mason Bay Road	9.3 mi	16m
Main Street	8 mi	12m
U.S. 1	6.7 mi	9m
US Route 1	5 mi	7m
Harrington Road	3.3 mi	4m
River Road	2.5 mi	3m
Dublin Street	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Route 1 — 13.3 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on Mason Bay Road

8.5 mi · 14 min · Mason Bay Road

Turn straight onto Mason Bay Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mason Bay Road

Continue on Bay Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Bay Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 1

3.1 mi · 4 min · Route 1

Continue on US 1

3.3 mi · 4 min · Harrington Road

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Outer Dublin Street

Continue on US 1

2.3 mi · 3 min · Dublin Street

Continue on US 1

4.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

Turn slight left onto US 1

3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

Continue on US 1

10 mi · 14 min · Route 1

Continue on US 1

6.7 mi · 9 min · U.S. 1

Continue on US 1

2.5 mi · 3 min · River Road

Continue on US 1

5.0 mi · 7 min · US Route 1

Turn right onto High Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · High Street

At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Hill Road

498 ft · 28 sec · Liberty Hill Road

Turn sharp right onto Old County Road

297 ft · 12 sec · Old County Road

Arrive at destination

Old County Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.3 mi from Jonesport, ME · 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Machias, ME

26 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

Machias, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Machias, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Jonesport, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pembroke, ME

The final approach into Pembroke, 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

$8.45 one way

$16.90 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$9.30	$18.60
premium	$4.86	$10.05	$20.11
diesel	$5.61	$11.59	$23.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.8	$5.51	$2.52
Efficient EV	13.1	$4.59	$2.10
EV Truck/SUV	21	$7.35	$3.36

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 Dec 18, 2023

Origin

Jonesport, ME

Afternoon in Jonesport on Thursday

Local time

12:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke, ME

Afternoon in Pembroke on Thursday

Local time

12:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

21°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

16 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 21m 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 Pembroke, ME covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Route 1, 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 26.3 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 $8.45 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 Pembroke, ME is easy. At 1h 21m with 47% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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

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