Origin
North Jay, ME
Afternoon in North Jay on Thursday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Jay, ME to New Sharon, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from North Jay, ME to New Sharon, ME covers 16.1 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Farmington Falls Road, Lucy Knowles Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on Farmington Falls Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 16.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Farmington Falls Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near US 2; ME 4 / United States Highway 2.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (US 2; ME 4 / United States Highway 2): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.3 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Chesterville Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 2; ME 4 / United States Highway 2
Merge onto US 2; ME 4 / United States Highway 2
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Depot Street
Turn right onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
3
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Chesterville Road
Turn left onto Chesterville Road
Navigation decision point
4
12 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Philbrick Street
Turn right onto Philbrick Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 2; ME 27 / Farmington Falls Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; ME 27 / Farmington Falls Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Falls Road | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Lucy Knowles Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Depot Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Chesterville Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Chesterville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Wilton Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Route 156 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Farmington Falls Road
— 3.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Jay, ME and New Sharon, ME.
1
Start on ME 4
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Merge onto US 2; ME 4
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
United States Highway 2
3
Continue on US 2; ME 4
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 2 East
4
Turn right onto Depot Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Street
5
Continue on ME 156
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Chesterville Road
6
Continue on ME 156
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Wilton Road
7
Continue on ME 156
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 156
8
Continue on ME 156
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chesterville Road
9
Continue on ME 156
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Wilton Road
10
Turn left onto Chesterville Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Chesterville Road
11
Turn right onto ME 156
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lucy Knowles Road
12
Turn left onto ME 41
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Vienna Road
13
Turn right onto Philbrick Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Philbrick Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; ME 27
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Farmington Falls Road
15
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.1 mi from North Jay, ME · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.1 miles from North Jay, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Sharon, ME
The final approach into New Sharon, 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 New Sharon, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.59 one way
$5.18 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
New Sharon, ME
Afternoon in New Sharon on Thursday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
19 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
24m 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 New Sharon, ME covers 16.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farmington Falls Road, Lucy Knowles Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 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 $2.59 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.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (US 2; ME 4 / United States Highway 2): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.3 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Chesterville Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Jay, ME to New Sharon, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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