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Trip from Schoodic, ME to Guilford, ME

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

45.1 mi

73 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 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m

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

Downtown Schoodic, ME, ME

Schoodic, ME

David Kanigan

town in Maine, United States

Guilford, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Schoodic, ME to Guilford, ME covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Davis Street, Milo Road, Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on Davis Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.26 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

22.6 miles from Schoodic, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 45.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 around 3.8 miles in near ME 11 / Davis Street.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Schoodic, ME to Guilford, ME is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (ME 11 / Davis Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.3 miles (ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

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

5
3.8 mi into trip | ~23m in | ME 11 / Davis Street

At end of road, turn left onto ME 11 / Davis Street

Navigation decision point

5
37.3 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / West Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Davis Street 12.6 mi 18m
Milo Road 8.6 mi 12m
Water Street 5.5 mi 8m
Main Road 3.9 mi 5m
Park Street 3.8 mi 5m
Jo Mary Trail 3.8 mi 23m
Main Street 3.4 mi 4m
West Main Street 2.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Davis Street — 12.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Jo Mary Trail

3.8 mi · 23 min · Jo Mary Trail
2

At end of road, turn left onto ME 11

13 mi · 18 min · Davis Street
3

Continue on ME 11

3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Road
4

Continue on ME 11

3.8 mi · 5 min · Park Street
5

Continue on ME 11

3.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
6

Continue on ME 6; ME 16

8.6 mi · 12 min · Milo Road
7

Continue on ME 6; ME 16

1.2 mi · 1 min · Summer Street
8

Continue on ME 6; ME 16

463 ft · 12 sec · North Street
9

At end of road, turn right onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
10

Continue on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16

5.5 mi · 8 min · Water Street
11

Arrive at destination

ME 6; ME 15; ME 16; ME 150

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 22.6 miles from Schoodic, ME, or about 51m 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.6 miles or 51m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guilford, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Schoodic, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Schoodic, ME

This is one driving day of about 45.1 miles and 1h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Schoodic, 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 22.6 mi from Schoodic, ME · 51m into the drive

Downtown Brownville, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brownville, ME

23 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

Brownville, 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 22.6 miles from Schoodic, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Guilford, ME

The final approach into Guilford, 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

$7.26 one way

$14.52 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.99 $15.98
premium $4.86 $8.64 $17.27
diesel $5.61 $9.96 $19.92

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: 15.8 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 13.5 0 $4.74 $2.16
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.95 $1.80
EV Truck/SUV 18 0 $6.31 $2.89

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

Schoodic, ME

Evening in Schoodic on Wednesday

Local time

6:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Guilford, ME

Evening in Guilford on Wednesday

Local time

6:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Brownville, ME

23 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 25m 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 Schoodic, ME to Guilford, ME covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Davis Street, Milo Road, Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from Schoodic, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.26 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 Schoodic, ME to Guilford, ME is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (ME 11 / Davis Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.3 miles (ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Schoodic, ME to Guilford, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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