Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, ME
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West Point, ME
Connor Scott McManus
Georgetown, ME to West Point, ME is 22.9 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Main Road, Arrowsic Road, and Five Islands Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Maine, taking you from one point in the Northeast to another. Given its brief duration and local road focus, it's ideal for a relaxed, same-day excursion. You won't be dealing with highway speeds or long stretches of monotonous driving, making it a pleasant, unhurried journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | 8 mi | 13m |
| Arrowsic Road | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| Five Islands Road | 4.3 mi | 10m |
| West Point Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| High Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Sebasco Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, ME and West Point, ME.
Start on ME 127
Continue on ME 127
Take the ramp
Turn right onto US 1; ME 127
Continue on US 1
Take the exit
Continue on Vine Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Turn right onto Marshall Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 209
Continue on Bridge Street
Continue on ME 209
Turn right onto Sebasco Road
Turn left onto West Point Road
Turn right onto Carrying Place Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 1; ME 127 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto ME 209 / High Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Carrying Place Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.59 one way
$7.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.81 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Georgetown on Monday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:23AM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Destination
Morning in West Point on Monday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:23AM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray 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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway travel at all. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles on Main Road. The roads are primarily local, meaning you'll be navigating community streets rather than high-speed thoroughfares. This character makes the drive feel more intimate and less like a transit between points, offering a more grounded experience of the Maine landscape.
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 around 9.2 miles in near US 1; ME 127 / Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (US 1; ME 127 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
401 ft
Total Descent
366 ft
Highest Point
182 ft
~1.6 mi in
Elevation Range
175 ft
Founded 1802
Highlands is a city in Orange County in New York state. It is home to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Highlands includes the villages of Fort Montgomery and Highlands Falls.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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