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Trip from Sangerville, ME to Schoodic, ME

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

44.5 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

Downtown Sangerville, ME, ME

Sangerville, ME

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Downtown Schoodic, ME, ME

Schoodic, ME

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Trip Overview

This 44.5-mile drive from Sangerville to Schoodic, Maine, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes to complete. You'll primarily travel on local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a relaxed journey through the Northeast region. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its short distance and turn-heavy profile, it's perfect for a leisurely excursion without the need for an overnight stay.

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

22.2 miles from Sangerville, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 44.5-mile route. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads like Davis Street, Milo Road, and West Main Street for the full duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.6 miles on Davis Street. This means you'll experience a more intimate connection with the landscape as you make frequent turns, rather than covering long distances at high speeds.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 Doughty Hill Road.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Sangerville, ME to Schoodic, ME is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Doughty Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 23 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Water Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Doughty Hill Road

Turn right onto Doughty Hill Road

Navigation decision point

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 23 / Main Street

Turn right onto ME 23 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Water Street

Turn right onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Water Street

Navigation decision point

4
7.2 mi into trip | ~11m in | ME 6; ME 16 / North Street

Turn left onto ME 6; ME 16 / North Street

Navigation decision point

5
40.7 mi into trip | ~1h 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 4.3 mi 6m
Main Road 3.9 mi 5m
Park Street 3.8 mi 5m
Jo Mary Trail 3.8 mi 23m
Summer Street 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Davis Street — 12.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sangerville, ME and Schoodic, ME.

1

Start on High Street

25 ft · 2 sec · High Street
2

Turn right onto Doughty Hill Road

255 ft · 8 sec · Doughty Hill Road
3

Turn right onto ME 23

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Main Street
4

Continue on ME 23

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Bridge Street
5

Turn right onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16

4.3 mi · 6 min · Water Street
6

Continue on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
7

Turn left onto ME 6; ME 16

463 ft · 8 sec · North Street
8

Turn right onto ME 6; ME 16

1.2 mi · 1 min · Summer Street
9

Continue on ME 6; ME 16

8.6 mi · 12 min · Milo Road
10

Continue on ME 6; ME 16

3.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
11

Continue on ME 11

3.8 mi · 5 min · Park Street
12

Continue on ME 11

3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Road
13

Continue on ME 11

13 mi · 18 min · Davis Street
14

Turn sharp right onto Jo Mary Trail

1.6 mi · 10 min · Jo Mary Trail
15

Continue on Jo Mary Trail

2.2 mi · 13 min · Jo Mary Trail
16

Arrive at destination

Jo Mary Trail

Trip Plan

For this shorter, 1-hour-and-24-minute trip, flexibility is your best friend. You can leave Sangerville at your leisure, as the 44.5-mile journey doesn't require an early start. With a low fuel cost of $7, you won't need to worry much about refueling stops, though it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider pulling over when you see a scenic turnout or a small town that catches your eye. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns, especially on Davis Street, which accounts for the longest stretch at 12.6 miles.

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 22.2 miles from Sangerville, ME, or about 33m 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 10 miles or 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.2 miles or 33m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 56m

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 Sangerville, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sangerville, ME

This is one driving day of about 44.5 miles and 1h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Sangerville, 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 22.2 mi from Sangerville, ME · 33m into the drive

Downtown Brownville, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brownville, ME

22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milo, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Sangerville, 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

$7.16 one way

$14.33 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.88 $15.76
premium $4.86 $8.52 $17.04
diesel $5.61 $9.83 $19.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.4 0 $4.67 $2.14
Efficient EV 11.1 0 $3.89 $1.78
EV Truck/SUV 17.8 0 $6.23 $2.85

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 10, 2026

Origin

Sangerville, ME

Evening in Sangerville on Wednesday

Local time

6:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Schoodic, ME

Evening in Schoodic on Wednesday

Local time

6:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Brownville, ME

22 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

1 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 24m 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 Sangerville, ME to Schoodic, ME covers 44.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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 22.2 miles from Sangerville, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.16 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 Sangerville, ME to Schoodic, ME is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Doughty Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 23 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Water Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sangerville, ME to Schoodic, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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