Origin
North Jay, ME
Afternoon in North Jay on Thursday
Local time
3:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Jay, ME to Rangeley, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rangeley, ME
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
The drive from North Jay, ME to Rangeley, ME covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Weld Road, Rangeley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 49.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 14.9 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 around 2.5 miles in.
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 Rangeley, ME is easy. At 1h 19m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.5 miles (US 2 / United States Highway 2): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (Weld Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 2 / United States Highway 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / United States Highway 2
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Weld Road
Turn left onto Weld Road
Navigation decision point
5
29 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
ME 4 / Rangeley Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 4 / Rangeley Road
Navigation decision point
4
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Pond Street
Turn right onto Pond Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| Weld Road | 14.1 mi | 23m |
| Rangeley Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Phillips Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| School Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US Route 2 East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| United States Highway 2 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 14.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Jay, ME and Rangeley, ME.
1
Start on ME 4
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
3
Take the exit
127 ft
·
4 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
United States Highway 2
5
Continue on US 2
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US Route 2 East
6
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Weld Road
8.2 mi
·
14 min
·
Weld Road
8
Continue on School Street
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
School Street
9
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Church Street
10
Continue on Phillips Road
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phillips Road
11
Continue on ME 142
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Weld Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto ME 4
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Rangeley Road
13
Continue on ME 4
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Pond Street
528 ft
·
23 sec
·
Pond Street
15
Continue on High Street
422 ft
·
18 sec
·
High Street
16
Arrive at destination
High Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from North Jay, ME · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from North Jay, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rangeley, ME
The final approach into Rangeley, 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 Rangeley, 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
$7.94 one way
$15.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Rangeley, ME
Afternoon in Rangeley on Thursday
Local time
3:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
14 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 19m 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 Rangeley, ME covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Weld Road, Rangeley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 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 $7.94 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 Rangeley, ME is easy. At 1h 19m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.5 miles (US 2 / United States Highway 2): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (Weld Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Jay, ME to Rangeley, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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