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Trip from Parkman, ME to Schoodic, ME

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

48.8 mi

79 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m

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

Downtown Parkman, ME, ME

Parkman, ME

Oleh Budurov

Downtown Schoodic, ME, ME

Schoodic, ME

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Parkman, ME to Schoodic, ME covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Davis Street, Milo Road, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on Davis Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.86 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

24.4 miles from Parkman, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 48.8 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.
Davis Street is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 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 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Parkman, ME to Schoodic, ME is easy. At 1h 32m with 6% 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 11.6 miles (ME 6; ME 16 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (ME 6; ME 16 / Summer Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 150 / State Highway 150

Turn left onto ME 150 / State Highway 150

Navigation decision point

4
11.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | ME 6; ME 16 / North Street

Turn left onto ME 6; ME 16 / North Street

Navigation decision point

3
11.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | ME 6; ME 16 / Summer Street

Turn right onto ME 6; ME 16 / Summer Street

Navigation decision point

5
45.1 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | Jo Mary Trail

Turn sharp right onto Jo Mary Trail

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Davis Street 12.6 mi 18m
Milo Road 8.6 mi 12m
West Main Street 5.8 mi 8m
Water Street 5.5 mi 8m
Main Road 3.9 mi 5m
Park Street 3.8 mi 5m
Jo Mary Trail 3.8 mi 23m
State Highway 150 3.2 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Davis Street — 12.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkman, ME and Schoodic, 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

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
6

Turn left onto ME 6; ME 16

463 ft · 8 sec · North Street
7

Turn right onto ME 6; ME 16

1.2 mi · 1 min · Summer Street
8

Continue on ME 6; ME 16

8.6 mi · 12 min · Milo Road
9

Continue on ME 6; ME 16

3.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
10

Continue on ME 11

3.8 mi · 5 min · Park Street
11

Continue on ME 11

3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Road
12

Continue on ME 11

13 mi · 18 min · Davis Street
13

Turn sharp right onto Jo Mary Trail

1.6 mi · 10 min · Jo Mary Trail
14

Continue on Jo Mary Trail

2.2 mi · 13 min · Jo Mary Trail
15

Arrive at destination

Jo Mary Trail

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 24.4 miles from Parkman, ME, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.6 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 11 miles or 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24.4 miles or 37m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 2m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Parkman, ME

This is one driving day of about 48.8 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Parkman, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Davis Street for about 12.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.4 mi from Parkman, ME · 37m 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

Dover-Foxcroft, ME

Fuel and coffee

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

Milo, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Parkman, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Schoodic, ME

The final approach into Schoodic, 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

$7.86 one way

$15.71 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $8.64 $17.29
premium $4.86 $9.35 $18.69
diesel $5.61 $10.77 $21.55

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: 17.1 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 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34
Efficient EV 12.2 0 $4.27 $1.95
EV Truck/SUV 19.5 0 $6.83 $3.12

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 15, 2026

Origin

Parkman, ME

Night in Parkman on Wednesday

Local time

10:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

31°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Schoodic, ME

Night in Schoodic on Wednesday

Local time

10:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Brownville, ME

24 mi in

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

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

1h 32m 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 Schoodic, ME covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Davis Street, Milo Road, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 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 $7.86 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 Schoodic, ME is easy. At 1h 32m with 6% 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 11.6 miles (ME 6; ME 16 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (ME 6; ME 16 / Summer Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Parkman, ME to Schoodic, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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