Origin
Greenbush, ME
Morning in Greenbush on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenbush, ME to Old Town, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenbush, ME
Egor Komarov
Old Town, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Greenbush to Old Town, Maine, you are looking at a very manageable 10.8-mile drive. Expect to spend about 18 minutes behind the wheel for this straightforward journey within the Northeast region. Since the entire route is easily completed in a single day, you do not need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Maine communities, perfect for those who prefer short, efficient travel rather than long-haul transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lower River Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Road
— 9.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbush, ME and Old Town, ME.
1
Start on Lower River Road
373 ft
·
22 sec
·
Lower River Road
2
Turn sharp right onto US 2
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Main Road
3
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 2
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Center Street
5
Turn left onto US 2
240 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
6
Arrive at destination
US 2
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2 / Main Road
Turn sharp right onto US 2 / Main Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 2 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 2 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.48 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Old Town, ME
Morning in Old Town on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
17 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
18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will not spend any time on major highways, as the route relies entirely on Main Road, Main Street, and Center Street. The longest uninterrupted portion of your drive consists of 9.8 miles along Main Road, which sets the pace for the majority of your time on the road. Because there is a 0% highway share, you should prepare for a more localized driving environment. Expect a steady, winding path that requires your full attention as you transition between these Maine towns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Main Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 2 / Main Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Greenbush, ME to Old Town, ME is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 2 / Main Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.8 miles (US 2 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
135 ft
104 ft
Total Climb
26 ft
Total Descent
57 ft
Highest Point
135 ft
Elevation Range
31 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on Main Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 2 / Main Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.8 miles (US 2 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Old Town, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
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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