Skip to main content

Trip from Packards, ME to Guilford, ME

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

48.4 mi

78 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

Downtown Packards, ME, ME

Packards, ME

Anna Pou

town in Maine, United States

Guilford, ME

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Packards, ME to Guilford, ME covers 48.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Davis Street, Main Road, Park Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.79 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

24.2 miles from Packards, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 48.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Davis Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Packards, ME to Guilford, ME is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Packards, ME to Guilford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Davis Street
Main Road
Park Street
Main Street
Milo Road
Summer Street
North Street
West Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Davis Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Packards, ME and Guilford, ME.

1

Start on Unnamed 2 Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · Unnamed 2 Road
2

Turn left onto Davis Street

15 mi · 21 min · Davis Street
3

Continue on Main Road

3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Road
4

Continue on Park Street

3.8 mi · 5 min · Park Street
5

Continue on Main Street

3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
6

Continue on Milo Road

8.6 mi · 12 min · Milo Road
7

Continue on Summer Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Summer Street
8

Continue on North Street

463 ft · 13 sec · North Street
9

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
10

Continue on Water Street

5.5 mi · 8 min · Water Street
11

Arrive at your destination

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 24.2 miles from Packards, ME, or about 34m into the drive.

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 11 miles or 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24.2 miles or 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 59m

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

Before You Leave

+

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Packards, ME

This is one driving day of about 48.4 miles and 1h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Packards, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.2 mi from Packards, ME · 34m into the drive

Downtown Brownville, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brownville, ME

24 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

Schoodic, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownville, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Packards, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Guilford, ME

The final approach into Guilford, 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

$7.79 one way

$15.58 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $8.57 $17.15
premium $4.86 $9.27 $18.54
diesel $5.61 $10.69 $21.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 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 14.5 0 $5.08 $2.32
Efficient EV 12.1 0 $4.23 $1.94
EV Truck/SUV 19.4 0 $6.78 $3.10

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.

Forecast as of Apr 10, 2026

Origin

Packards, ME

Evening in Packards on Wednesday

Local time

6:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Guilford, ME

Evening in Guilford on Wednesday

Local time

6:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Brownville, ME

24 mi in

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

1 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 9m 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 Packards, ME to Guilford, ME covers 48.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Davis Street, Main Road, Park Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.2 miles from Packards, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.79 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 Packards, ME to Guilford, ME is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Packards, ME to Guilford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Packards, ME to Guilford, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Guilford, ME

Explore more options from Packards, ME or browse trips ending in Guilford, ME.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse ME road trips.

Explore maps for Packards, ME or Guilford, ME on MapSof.net.