Origin
Skowhegan, ME
Afternoon in Skowhegan on Wednesday
Local time
2:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Skowhegan, ME to Tarratine, ME
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
84.2 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
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6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Skowhegan, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Skowhegan, ME to Tarratine, ME covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Water Street, Commercial Street, Madison Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.55 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
42.1 miles from Skowhegan, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 84.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Water Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Skowhegan, ME to Tarratine, ME is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Skowhegan, ME to Tarratine, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commercial Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Madison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bingham Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackman Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Water Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skowhegan, ME and Tarratine, ME.
1
Start on Island Avenue
26 ft
·
Island Avenue
2
Continue on Water Street
374 ft
·
16 sec
·
Water Street
3
Take the exit left
131 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn left onto Commercial Street
430 ft
·
16 sec
·
Commercial Street
5
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
6
Continue on South Main Street
15 mi
·
17 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on Bingham Road
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Bingham Road
8
Continue on River Road
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
River Road
9
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Jackman Road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Jackman Road
11
Continue on Canada Road
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Canada Road
12
Continue on US Route 201
32 mi
·
36 min
·
US Route 201
13
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Route 6 Cutoff
3.3 mi
·
12 min
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Route 6 Cutoff
15
Turn right onto Long Pond Road
7.3 mi
·
12 min
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Long Pond Road
16
Continue on State Route 6
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 6
17
Continue on Jackman Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Jackman Road
18
Turn slight left onto Tarratine Road
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Tarratine Road
19
Arrive at your destination
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 42.1 miles from Skowhegan, ME, or about 58m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.1 miles or 58m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tarratine, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Skowhegan, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Skowhegan, ME
This is one driving day of about 84.2 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Skowhegan, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.1 mi from Skowhegan, ME · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Skowhegan, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tarratine, ME
The final approach into Tarratine, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tarratine, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.55 one way
$27.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.91 | $29.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.84 | $4.04 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.79 | $5.39 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Tarratine, ME
Afternoon in Tarratine on Wednesday
Local time
2:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Yarmouth, ME
42 mi in
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 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 56m 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 Skowhegan, ME to Tarratine, ME covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Water Street, Commercial Street, Madison Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.1 miles from Skowhegan, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.55 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 Skowhegan, ME to Tarratine, ME is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Skowhegan, ME to Tarratine, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Skowhegan, ME to Tarratine, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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