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Trip from Medford, ME to Milo, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

35m

Distance

9.2 mi

15 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

human settlement in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States of America

Milo, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Medford, ME to Milo, ME covers 9.2 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Road, Medford Road, Pleasant Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on North Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m 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 35m drive with frequent turns across 9.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 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 North Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Medford, ME to Milo, ME is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (North Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

1 of 1 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 | North Road

Turn sharp left onto North Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Road 5.4 mi 20m
Medford Road 2.5 mi 9m
Pleasant Street 1.3 mi 4m
Railroad Bed Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Road — 5.4 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford, ME and Milo, ME.

1

Start on Railroad Bed Road

176 ft · 15 sec · Railroad Bed Road
2

Turn sharp left onto North Road

5.4 mi · 20 min · North Road
3

Continue on Medford Road

2.5 mi · 9 min · Medford Road
4

Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

1.3 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street
5

Arrive at destination

Pleasant Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.48 one way

$2.96 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $1.63 $3.26
premium $4.86 $1.76 $3.52
diesel $5.61 $2.03 $4.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.8 0 $0.97 $0.44
Efficient EV 2.3 0 $0.80 $0.37
EV Truck/SUV 3.7 0 $1.29 $0.59

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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

Medford, ME

Afternoon in Medford on Thursday

Local time

2:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Milo, ME

Afternoon in Milo on Thursday

Local time

2:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

33°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

20 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

35m 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 Medford, ME to Milo, ME covers 9.2 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Road, Medford Road, Pleasant Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Medford, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.48 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 Medford, ME to Milo, ME is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (North Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Medford, ME to Milo, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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