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Trip from Milbridge, ME to Halls Mills, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

40.6 mi

65 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Milbridge, ME to Halls Mills, ME covers 40.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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, Kennedy Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on Route 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Milbridge, ME to Halls Mills, ME covers 40.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m, 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 17 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 0.3 miles in near US 1A / Bridge Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Milbridge, ME to Halls Mills, ME is easy. At 1h 4m with 49% 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 38.7 miles (Barney Field Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.3 miles (Halls Mills 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.

3
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 1A / Bridge Street

Turn right onto US 1A / Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

3
38.7 mi into trip | ~57m in | Barney Field Road

Turn left onto Barney Field Road

Navigation decision point

5
40.3 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | Halls Mills Road

At end of road, turn left onto Halls Mills Road

Navigation decision point

4
40.6 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | Rocky Lake Shore Road

Turn left onto Rocky Lake Shore Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Route 1 17 mi 24m
Main Street 8.2 mi 12m
Kennedy Highway 4.3 mi 6m
Harrington Road 3.3 mi 4m
US Highway 1A 3 mi 4m
Dublin Street 2.3 mi 3m
Barney Field Road 1.4 mi 5m
Bridge Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Route 1 — 17 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 1

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 1A

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bridge Street
3

Continue on US 1A

4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway
4

Continue on US 1A

3.0 mi · 4 min · US Highway 1A
5

Continue on US 1A

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway
6

Continue on US 1

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Main Street
7

Continue on US 1

14 mi · 20 min · Route 1
8

Continue on US 1

3.3 mi · 4 min · Harrington Road
9

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Outer Dublin Street
10

Continue on US 1

2.3 mi · 3 min · Dublin Street
11

Continue on US 1

4.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street
12

Turn slight left onto US 1

3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
13

Continue on US 1

3.0 mi · 4 min · Route 1
14

Turn left onto Barney Field Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Barney Field Road
15

Continue on Blueberry Lane

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Blueberry Lane
16

At end of road, turn left onto Halls Mills Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Halls Mills Road
17

Turn left onto Rocky Lake Shore Road

151 ft · 11 sec · Rocky Lake Shore Road
18

Arrive at destination

Rocky Lake Shore Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.3 mi from Milbridge, ME · 30m into the drive

Downtown Machias, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Machias, ME

20 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.

Popular next leg

Machias, ME to Halls Mills, ME

12.4 mi · 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Cutler, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Machias, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Milbridge, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Halls Mills, ME

The final approach into Halls Mills, 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

$6.54 one way

$13.07 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.19 $14.38
premium $4.86 $7.77 $15.55
diesel $5.61 $8.96 $17.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.26 $1.95
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.55 $1.62
EV Truck/SUV 16.2 0 $5.68 $2.60

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

12:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Halls Mills, ME

Afternoon in Halls Mills on Thursday

Local time

12:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

6 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 4m 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 Halls Mills, ME covers 40.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 1, Main Street, Kennedy Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 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 $6.54 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 Halls Mills, ME is easy. At 1h 4m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1A / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.7 miles (Barney Field Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.3 miles (Halls Mills Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Milbridge, ME to Halls Mills, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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