Origin
North Jay, ME
Afternoon in North Jay on Thursday
Local time
12:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Jay, ME to Jay, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3m
Distance
3.2 mi
5 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 3m
★
6 AM
0h 4m
8 AM
0h 4m
10 AM
0h 4m
12 PM
0h 4m
3 PM
0h 4m
5 PM
0h 4m
8 PM
0h 4m
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 North Jay, ME to Jay, ME covers 3.2 miles and takes about 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Intervale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3m. Total distance: 3.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3m 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 3m drive with frequent turns across 3.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 3 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
588 ft
378 ft
Total Climb
210 ft
Total Descent
206 ft
Highest Point
588 ft
~2.3 mi in
Elevation Range
210 ft
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 around 3.2 miles in near Intervale Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Jay, ME to Jay, ME is easy. At 3m 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: at 3.2 miles (Intervale Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Intervale Road
Turn right onto Intervale Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Intervale Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 3.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Jay, ME and Jay, ME.
1
Start on ME 4
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Intervale Road
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Intervale Road
3
Arrive at destination
Intervale Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.52 one way
$1.03 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $0.57 | $1.13 |
| premium | $4.86 | $0.61 | $1.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.71 | $1.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1 | 0 | $0.34 | $0.15 |
| Efficient EV | 0.8 | 0 | $0.28 | $0.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.20 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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.
Destination
Jay, ME
Afternoon in Jay on Thursday
Local time
12:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
5 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
3m 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 North Jay, ME to Jay, ME covers 3.2 miles and takes about 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Intervale Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.6 miles from North Jay, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.52 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 North Jay, ME to Jay, ME is easy. At 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 3.2 miles (Intervale Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Jay, ME to Jay, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 378 ft to 588 ft elevation with about 210 ft of total climbing.
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