Origin
Guilford, ME
Night in Guilford on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guilford, ME to Parrot, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guilford, ME
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Parrot, ME
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Trip Overview
Guilford to Parrot is 12.6 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Pond Road, Main Road, and Barrows Falls Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically in Maine, making it a convenient local trip. Expect a straightforward journey with no highway driving, characterized by frequent turns. It's an ideal route for a quick errand or a scenic detour if you're in the area, offering a relaxed pace for just about anyone.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pond Road | 5.5 mi | 13m |
| Main Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Barrows Falls Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pond Road
— 5.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford, ME and Parrot, ME.
1
Start on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16; ME 150
346 ft
·
5 sec
·
Water Street
2
Continue on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16; ME 150
491 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
4
Continue on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Road
5
Turn left onto Pond Road
4.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Pond Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Pond Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pond Road
7
Continue on Barrows Falls Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Barrows Falls Road
8
Arrive at destination
Barrows Falls Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Elm Street
Turn right onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Pond Road
Turn left onto Pond Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Pond Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Pond Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
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
Parrot, ME
Night in Parrot on Saturday
Local time
10:53 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
2 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
25m 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 route is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating quieter, more residential or rural roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.5 miles along Pond Road. As you progress, the road will feel consistently local, with the profile suggesting a need for attention to navigation due to the numerous turns required to reach your destination. It's less about high speeds and more about following a winding path through the landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Pond Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.2 miles in near ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Elm Street.
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 25m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (Pond Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 5.5 miles on Pond 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 0.2 miles (ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (Pond Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parrot, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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