Origin
Parkman, ME
Late night in Parkman on Thursday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkman, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkman, ME
Oleh Budurov
Trip Overview
The drive from Parkman, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME covers 20.5 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Water Street, Bangor Road, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on Water Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.30 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
10.2 miles from Parkman, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 20.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Water Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 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 early in the drive near ME 150 / State Highway 150.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Parkman, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME is easy. At 39m with 15% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 150 / State Highway 150): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (Atkinson Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (John Doore Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 150 / State Highway 150
Turn left onto ME 150 / State Highway 150
Navigation decision point
3
17.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
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Atkinson Road
Turn left onto Atkinson Road
Navigation decision point
3
19.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
John Doore Road
Turn left onto John Doore Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Water Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Bangor Road | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 150 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Dyer Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| John Doore Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Atkinson Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Water Street
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkman, ME and Atkinson Mills, ME.
1
Start on Crow Hill Road
50 ft
·
4 sec
·
Crow Hill Road
2
Turn left onto ME 150
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 150
3
Continue on ME 150
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn straight onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16; ME 150
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Water Street
5
Continue on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
6
Continue on ME 15
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Bangor Road
7
Turn left onto Atkinson Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Atkinson Road
8
Continue on Dyer Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Dyer Road
9
Turn left onto John Doore Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
John Doore Road
10
Arrive at destination
John Doore Road
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 10.2 miles from Parkman, ME, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.5 miles.
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 20.5 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.2 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atkinson Mills, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Parkman, ME.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Parkman, ME
This is one driving day of about 20.5 miles and 39m.
At 20.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Water Street for about 5.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.2 mi from Parkman, ME · 16m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.2 miles from Parkman, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atkinson Mills, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Atkinson Mills, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Atkinson Mills, ME
Late night in Atkinson Mills on Thursday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
22 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
39m 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 Parkman, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME covers 20.5 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Water Street, Bangor Road, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Parkman, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.30 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 Parkman, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME is easy. At 39m with 15% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 150 / State Highway 150): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (Atkinson Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (John Doore Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Parkman, ME to Atkinson Mills, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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