Origin
Parrot, ME
Afternoon in Parrot on Thursday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parrot, ME to Willimantic, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parrot, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Parrot, ME to Willimantic, ME covers 12.4 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Blanchard Road, Willimantic Road, Elliottsville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Blanchard Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 12.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blanchard Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 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 1.7 miles in near Blanchard Road.
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 38m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Blanchard Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (ME 6; ME 15 / Tenney Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (North Guilford Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Blanchard Road
Turn right onto Blanchard Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
ME 6; ME 15 / Tenney Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 6; ME 15 / Tenney Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Guilford Road
Turn sharp right onto North Guilford Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
6.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Willimantic Road
Turn left onto Willimantic Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| Willimantic Road | 3.8 mi | 14m |
| Elliottsville Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| Abbot Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Tenney Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Guilford Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Barrows Falls Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Blanchard Road
— 4.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parrot, ME and Willimantic, ME.
1
Start on Barrows Falls Road
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
Barrows Falls Road
2
Continue on Abbot Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Abbot Road
3
Turn right onto Blanchard Road
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Blanchard Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto ME 6; ME 15
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tenney Hill Road
5
Turn sharp right onto North Guilford Road
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Guilford Road
6
Turn left onto Willimantic Road
3.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Willimantic Road
7
Continue on Elliottsville Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Elliottsville Road
8
Arrive at destination
Elliottsville Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$3.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Willimantic, ME
Afternoon in Willimantic on Thursday
Local time
2:23 PM
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
2 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
38m 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 Parrot, ME to Willimantic, ME covers 12.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blanchard Road, Willimantic Road, Elliottsville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Parrot, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.00 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 38m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Blanchard Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (ME 6; ME 15 / Tenney Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (North Guilford Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Parrot, ME to Willimantic, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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