Origin
Wellington, ME
Night in Wellington on Thursday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wellington, ME to Parrot, ME
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parrot, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wellington, ME to Parrot, ME covers 28.2 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Parkman Road, Pond Road, State Highway 150 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Parkman Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 28.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Parkman Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Parkman Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Parkman Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (ME 150 / State Highway 150): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Parkman Road
Turn right onto Parkman Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
ME 150 / State Highway 150
At end of road, turn left onto ME 150 / State Highway 150
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Elm Street
Turn left onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
3
20.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Pond Road
Turn left onto Pond Road
Navigation decision point
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Pond Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Pond Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Parkman Road | 7.1 mi | 17m |
| Pond Road | 5.5 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 150 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Main Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Wellington Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Barrows Falls Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Parkman Road
— 7.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellington, ME and Parrot, ME.
1
Start on Harmony Road
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harmony Road
2
Turn right onto Parkman Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Parkman Road
3
Continue on Parkman Road
5.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Parkman Road
4
Continue on Wellington Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Wellington Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto ME 150
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 150
6
Continue on ME 150
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Turn left onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
8
Continue on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Road
9
Turn left onto Pond Road
4.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Pond Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Pond Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pond Road
11
Continue on Barrows Falls Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Barrows Falls Road
12
Arrive at destination
Barrows Falls Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Parrot, ME
Night in Parrot on Thursday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 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 Wellington, ME to Parrot, ME covers 28.2 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Parkman Road, Pond Road, State Highway 150. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Wellington, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.54 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.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Parkman Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (ME 150 / State Highway 150): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Wellington, ME to Parrot, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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