Origin
Rangeley, ME
Afternoon in Rangeley on Thursday
Local time
3:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rangeley, ME to North Jay, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
49.2 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rangeley, ME
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
The drive from Rangeley, ME to North Jay, ME covers 49.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Weld Road, Rangeley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 49.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 49.2 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.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 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 around 0.2 miles in near ME 4 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rangeley, ME to North Jay, ME is easy. At 1h 19m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (ME 4 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (ME 142 / Weld Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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ME 4 / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 4 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
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ME 142 / Weld Road
Turn right onto ME 142 / Weld Road
Navigation decision point
5
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
46.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 2 / US Route 2 East
Turn left onto US 2 / US Route 2 East
Navigation decision point
3
46.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
ME 4 / Maine Route 4 Southbound
Turn right onto ME 4 / Maine Route 4 Southbound
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| Weld Road | 14.1 mi | 23m |
| Rangeley Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Phillips Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| School Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US Route 2 East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maine Route 4 Southbound | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 14.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rangeley, ME and North Jay, ME.
1
Start on High Street
422 ft
·
18 sec
·
High Street
2
Continue on Pond Street
528 ft
·
28 sec
·
Pond Street
3
Turn left onto ME 4
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on ME 4
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Rangeley Road
5
Turn right onto ME 142
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Weld Road
6
Continue on Phillips Road
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phillips Road
7
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Church Street
8
Continue on School Street
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
School Street
9
Continue on ME 156
8.2 mi
·
14 min
·
Weld Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US Route 2 East
12
Continue on US 2
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
United States Highway 2
13
Turn right onto ME 4
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Maine Route 4 Southbound
14
Merge onto ME 4
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
ME 4
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Rangeley, ME · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Rangeley, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Jay, ME
The final approach into North Jay, 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
$7.92 one way
$15.84 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 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 | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
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.
Destination
North Jay, ME
Afternoon in North Jay on Thursday
Local time
3:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
33°F
Phillips, ME
25 mi in
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
14 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 19m 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 Rangeley, ME to North Jay, ME covers 49.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Weld Road, Rangeley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 miles from Rangeley, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.92 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 Rangeley, ME to North Jay, ME is easy. At 1h 19m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (ME 4 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (ME 142 / Weld Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rangeley, ME to North Jay, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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