Trip from Milbridge, ME to Pembroke, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

60.7 mi

98 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 24m ★

6 AM

1h 31m

8 AM

1h 45m

10 AM

1h 36m

12 PM

1h 34m

3 PM

1h 37m

5 PM

1h 44m

8 PM

1h 27m

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 Milbridge, ME to Pembroke, ME covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Route 1, Main Street, U.S. 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on Route 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.77 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

30.3 miles from Milbridge, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 30m highway drive covering 60.7 miles, with most of the trip on Route 1 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.2 miles on Route 1.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 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 24.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Route 1 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 1A / Bridge Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Milbridge, ME to Pembroke, ME is easy. At 1h 30m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1A / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.1 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.5 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.

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 1A / Bridge Street

Turn right onto US 1A / Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | High Street

Turn right onto High Street

Navigation decision point

60.5 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | Liberty Hill Road

At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Hill Road

Navigation decision point

60.6 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | Old County Road

Turn sharp right onto Old County Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Route 1	24.2 mi	35m
Main Street	8.2 mi	12m
U.S. 1	6.7 mi	9m
US Route 1	5 mi	7m
Kennedy Highway	4.3 mi	6m
Harrington Road	3.3 mi	4m
US Highway 1A	3 mi	4m
River Road	2.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Route 1 — 24.2 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 1

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto US 1A

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bridge Street

Continue on US 1A

4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway

Continue on US 1A

3.0 mi · 4 min · US Highway 1A

Continue on US 1A

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway

Continue on US 1

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 1

14 mi · 20 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

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 30.3 miles from Milbridge, ME, or about 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.2 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 60.7 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 30.3 miles or 45m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pembroke, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Milbridge, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Milbridge, ME

This is one driving day of about 60.7 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Milbridge, ME.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Route 1 for about 24.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.3 mi from Milbridge, ME · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ellsworth, ME

30 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 60.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ellsworth, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Milbridge, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pembroke, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Acadia National Park

National Park

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour $6

Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction

Park Closure: Park Loop Road Detour

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.77 one way

$19.54 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$10.75	$21.50
premium	$4.86	$11.62	$23.25
diesel	$5.61	$13.40	$26.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 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	18.2	$6.37	$2.91
Efficient EV	15.2	$5.31	$2.43
EV Truck/SUV	24.3	$8.50	$3.88

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 15, 2026

Origin

Milbridge, ME

Afternoon in Milbridge on Thursday

Local time

2:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke, ME

Afternoon in Pembroke on Thursday

Local time

2:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

21°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

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

1h 30m 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 Milbridge, ME to Pembroke, ME covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Route 1, Main Street, U.S. 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.3 miles from Milbridge, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.77 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 Milbridge, ME to Pembroke, ME is easy. At 1h 30m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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

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