Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eastport, ME
Omran Soliman
Cutler, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Eastport to Cutler is 46.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via County Road and US Route 1, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive offers a mixed experience, predominantly on local and state roads, making it a straightforward journey. It's an ideal choice if you're looking for a brief excursion without extensive travel time, perfect for a relaxed day trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road | 11.6 mi | 18m |
| US Route 1 | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| Dixie Road | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| U.S. 1 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Number Nine Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| River Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Route 1 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lubec Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Eastport, ME and Cutler, ME.
Start on High Street
Turn right onto ME 190
Turn right onto ME 190
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn left onto ME 189
Continue on ME 189
Turn right onto ME 191
Continue on ME 191
Continue on ME 191
Continue on ME 191
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto ME 190 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ME 190 / County Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / US Route 1
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto ME 189 / Lubec Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ME 191 / Dixie Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.29 one way
$16.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| premium | $5.29 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Eastport on Wednesday
Local time
6:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued May 30 at 6:52PM EDT until May 31 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Destination
Evening in Cutler on Wednesday
Local time
6:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Cloudy
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued May 30 at 6:52PM EDT until May 31 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate County Road, US Route 1, and Dixie Road, experiencing a blend of driving conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.6 miles on County Road. Expect the road to transition between more open stretches and potentially more winding sections as you make your way from Eastport to Cutler, offering a varied driving experience.
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 early in the drive near ME 190 / Washington Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eastport, ME to Cutler, ME is easy. At 1h 14m with 38% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 190 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (ME 190 / County Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 1 / US Route 1): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
249 ft
Total Descent
329 ft
Highest Point
125 ft
~40.2 mi in
Elevation Range
102 ft
Eastport a town in the Down East region of Maine on Moose Island at the junction of Cobscook and Passamaquoddy Bays. A causeway on Route 190 connects the island to the mainland.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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