Origin
Pembroke, ME
Afternoon in Pembroke on Thursday
Local time
1:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
21°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke, ME to Milbridge, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
60.7 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Pembroke, ME to Milbridge, ME covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 1, Main Street, U.S. 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on Route 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.77 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.
Midpoint
30.3 miles from Pembroke, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 60.7 miles, with most of the trip on Route 1 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.2 miles on Route 1.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 24.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
191 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
230 ft
Total Descent
270 ft
Highest Point
191 ft
~17.3 mi in
Elevation Range
175 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Route 1 and Main Street. 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
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pembroke, ME to Milbridge, ME is easy. At 1h 31m with 64% 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
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High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 1 / US Route 1
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / US Route 1
Navigation decision point
4
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
US 1 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | 24.2 mi | 35m |
| Main Street | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| U.S. 1 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| US Route 1 | 5 mi | 7m |
| Kennedy Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Harrington Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| US Highway 1A | 3 mi | 4m |
| River Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Route 1
— 24.2 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke, ME and Milbridge, 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
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Route 1
15
Turn straight onto US 1
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
16
Continue on US 1A
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Kennedy Highway
17
Continue on US 1A
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 1A
18
Continue on US 1A
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Kennedy Highway
19
Continue on US 1A
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bridge Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 1
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 30.3 miles from Pembroke, ME, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.2 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 13 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.3 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milbridge, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Pembroke, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pembroke, ME
This is one driving day of about 60.7 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Pembroke, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Route 1 for about 24.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from Pembroke, ME · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Pembroke, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milbridge, ME
The final approach into Milbridge, 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
$9.77 one way
$19.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.62 | $23.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 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 | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Milbridge, ME
Afternoon in Milbridge on Thursday
Local time
1:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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 31m 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 Milbridge, ME covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 1, Main Street, U.S. 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.3 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 $9.77 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 Milbridge, ME is easy. At 1h 31m with 64% 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 Milbridge, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 16 ft to 191 ft elevation with about 230 ft of total climbing.
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