Origin
Pembroke, ME
Morning in Pembroke on Saturday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
21°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke, ME to Jonesport, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
52.5 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pembroke, ME
Irina Balashova
Jonesport, ME
Faruk Tokluoğlu
Trip Overview
The drive from Pembroke, ME to Jonesport, ME covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 1, Mason Bay Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on Route 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Pembroke, ME to Jonesport, ME covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Liberty Hill Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pembroke, ME to Jonesport, ME is easy. At 1h 22m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Liberty Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 1 / US Route 1): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Liberty Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto Liberty Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1 / US Route 1
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / US Route 1
Navigation decision point
3
41.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Bay Road
Turn left onto Bay Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Mason Bay Road | 9.3 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| U.S. 1 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| US Route 1 | 5 mi | 7m |
| Harrington Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| River Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Dublin Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Route 1
— 13.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke, ME and Jonesport, ME.
1
Start on Old County Road
297 ft
·
20 sec
·
Old County Road
2
Turn sharp left onto Liberty Hill Road
498 ft
·
26 sec
·
Liberty Hill Road
3
Turn right onto High Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 1
5
Continue on US 1
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
6
Continue on US 1
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
U.S. 1
7
Continue on US 1
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 1
8
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn slight right onto US 1
416 ft
·
7 sec
·
River Road
10
Continue on US 1
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on US 1
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dublin Street
12
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Outer Dublin Street
13
Continue on US 1
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrington Road
14
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 1
15
Turn left onto Bay Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bay Road
16
Continue on Mason Bay Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mason Bay Road
17
Turn straight onto State Route 187
328 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Route 187
18
Continue on Mason Bay Road
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Mason Bay Road
19
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Pembroke, ME · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Pembroke, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jonesport, ME
The final approach into Jonesport, 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
$8.45 one way
$16.90 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Jonesport, ME
Morning in Jonesport on Saturday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
16 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 22m 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 Pembroke, ME to Jonesport, ME covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 1, Mason Bay Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 miles from Pembroke, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.45 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 Pembroke, ME to Jonesport, ME is easy. At 1h 22m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Liberty Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 1 / US Route 1): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pembroke, ME to Jonesport, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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