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Trip from Lubec, ME to Cutler, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

19.3 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

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

Downtown Lubec, ME, ME

Lubec, ME

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Downtown Cutler, ME, ME

Cutler, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lubec, ME to Cutler, ME covers 19.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dixie Road, Number Nine Road, County Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on Dixie Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 19.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dixie Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 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 early in the drive near Pleasant Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lubec, ME to Cutler, ME is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 189 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (ME 191 / Dixie 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.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 189 / Washington Street

Turn right onto ME 189 / Washington Street

Navigation decision point

3
5.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | ME 191 / Dixie Road

Turn left onto ME 191 / Dixie Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dixie Road 7.3 mi 12m
Number Nine Road 6 mi 9m
County Road 4.2 mi 6m
Main Street 0.8 mi 2m
Cutler Road 0.6 mi 1m
Washington Street 0.4 mi <1m
Pleasant Street 0.1 mi <1m
School Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dixie Road — 7.3 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on School Street

12 ft · 6 sec · School Street
2

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Pleasant Street
3

Turn right onto ME 189

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Washington Street
4

Continue on ME 189

0.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
5

Continue on ME 189

4.2 mi · 6 min · County Road
6

Turn left onto ME 191

7.3 mi · 12 min · Dixie Road
7

Continue on ME 191

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Cutler Road
8

Continue on ME 191

6.0 mi · 9 min · Number Nine Road
9

Continue on ME 191

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cutler Road
10

Arrive at destination

ME 191

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.11 one way

$6.21 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.42 $6.84
premium $4.86 $3.70 $7.39
diesel $5.61 $4.26 $8.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.03 $0.93
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77
EV Truck/SUV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.24

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 19, 2023

Origin

Lubec, ME

Afternoon in Lubec on Thursday

Local time

1:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Cutler, ME

Afternoon in Cutler on Thursday

Local time

1:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°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.

Road read

34m 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 Lubec, ME to Cutler, ME covers 19.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dixie Road, Number Nine Road, County Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Lubec, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.11 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 Lubec, ME to Cutler, ME is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 189 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (ME 191 / Dixie Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lubec, ME to Cutler, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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