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Trip from Tarratine, ME to Norridgewock, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

89.4 mi

144 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

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

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Downtown Tarratine, ME, ME

Tarratine, ME

Sinitta Leunen

Downtown Norridgewock, ME, ME

Norridgewock, ME

WoodysMedia

Trip Overview

The drive from Tarratine, ME to Norridgewock, ME covers 89.4 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Route 201, North Main Street, Canada Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32 miles on US Route 201. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.39 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

44.7 miles from Tarratine, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 89.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Tarratine, ME to Norridgewock, ME covers 89.4 miles and takes about 2h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Route 201 is the longest continuous segment at about 32 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in near Route 6 Cutoff.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Tarratine, ME to Norridgewock, ME is easy. At 2h 2m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (Route 6 Cutoff): Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles (US 201 / Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 84.3 miles (US 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

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14.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | Route 6 Cutoff

Turn left onto Route 6 Cutoff

Navigation decision point

4
17.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 201 / Main Street

Merge onto US 201 / Main Street

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
84.3 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | US 2

Take the exit onto US 2

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

3
89.4 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | US 2; US 201A

Turn right onto US 2; US 201A

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Route 201 32 mi 36m
North Main Street 15.3 mi 17m
Canada Road 8.8 mi 9m
Long Pond Road 7.3 mi 12m
State Route 6 6.6 mi 11m
US 2 5.1 mi 5m
Bingham Road 4.6 mi 5m
Route 6 Cutoff 3.3 mi 12m
Longest stretch: US Route 201 — 32 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tarratine, ME and Norridgewock, ME.

1

Start on Tarratine Road

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Tarratine Road
2

Turn straight onto ME 6; ME 15

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Jackman Road
3

Continue on ME 6; ME 15

6.6 mi · 11 min · State Route 6
4

Continue on ME 6; ME 15

7.3 mi · 12 min · Long Pond Road
5

Turn left onto Route 6 Cutoff

3.3 mi · 12 min · Route 6 Cutoff
6

Merge onto US 201

1.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
7

Continue on US 201

32 mi · 36 min · US Route 201
8

Continue on US 201

8.8 mi · 9 min · Canada Road
9

Continue on US 201

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Jackman Road
10

Continue on US 201; ME 16

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
11

Continue on US 201

0.6 mi · 39 sec · River Road
12

Continue on US 201

4.6 mi · 5 min · Bingham Road
13

Continue on US 201

15 mi · 17 min · North Main Street
14

Continue on US 201

1.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue
15

Take the exit onto US 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · US 2
16

Turn right onto US 2; US 201A

489 ft · 6 sec · US 2; US 201A
17

Arrive at destination

US 2; US 201A

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 44.7 miles from Tarratine, ME, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32 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 20 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.7 miles or 1h 9m 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 44m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Tarratine, 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 Tarratine, ME

This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Tarratine, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Route 201 for about 32 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.7 mi from Tarratine, ME · 1h 9m into the drive

Downtown North New Portland, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North New Portland, ME

45 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

Jackman, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North New Portland, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Tarratine, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Norridgewock, ME

The final approach into Norridgewock, 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 Norridgewock, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Rachel's Restaurant & Pizzeria (15 Mile Stream)

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

West Forks, Maine

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 31.9

Hours: Closed

+12076632238

Visit website

Rachel's Restaurant & Pizzeria (15 Mile Stream)

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 31.9

West Forks, Maine

Hours: Closed

+12076632238

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.39 one way

$28.78 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $15.84 $31.67
premium $4.86 $17.12 $34.24
diesel $5.61 $19.74 $39.48

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: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.8 0 $9.39 $4.29
Efficient EV 22.4 0 $7.82 $3.58
EV Truck/SUV 35.8 0 $12.52 $5.72

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Tarratine, ME

Afternoon in Tarratine on Friday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

30°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norridgewock, ME

Afternoon in Norridgewock on Friday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°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

4 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

2h 2m 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 Tarratine, ME to Norridgewock, ME covers 89.4 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Route 201, North Main Street, Canada Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.7 miles from Tarratine, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.39 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 Tarratine, ME to Norridgewock, ME is easy. At 2h 2m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (Route 6 Cutoff): Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles (US 201 / Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 84.3 miles (US 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Tarratine, ME to Norridgewock, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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