Hartland to Jackman is 81.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes via US Route 201, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you through the Northeast region of Maine, offering a mixed driving experience. It's a straightforward, same-day trip perfect for a leisurely journey. You'll mainly be on US Route 201, with a brief period on Main Street. Consider this route if you're looking for a relatively short, uncomplicated drive within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41 miles from Hartland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Route 201
32 mi
36m
Main Street
9.2 mi
10m
Canada Road
8.8 mi
9m
South Main Street
8.7 mi
10m
Athens Road
5.8 mi
10m
Hartland Road
5.6 mi
9m
Bingham Road
4.6 mi
5m
Horsetail Hill Road
2.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US Route 201
— 32 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, ME and Jackman, ME.
1
Start on ME 23; ME 43; ME 152
70 ft·1 sec·Academy Street
2
Continue on ME 23; ME 43; ME 151; ME 152
0.2 mi·25 sec·Main Street
3
Turn right onto ME 43; ME 151
0.6 mi·58 sec·Pleasant Street
4
Continue on ME 151; ME 43
5.8 mi·10 min·Athens Road
5
Continue on ME 151; ME 43
5.6 mi·9 min·Hartland Road
6
Turn straight onto ME 150; ME 43
1.6 mi·2 min·South Main Street
7
Continue on State Route 43
0.3 mi·35 sec·State Route 43
8
Turn right onto Shadagee Road
2.6 mi·4 min·Shadagee Road
9
Continue on Horsetail Hill Road
2.9 mi·5 min·Horsetail Hill Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 201
7.1 mi·8 min·South Main Street
11
Continue on US 201
4.6 mi·5 min·Bingham Road
12
Continue on US 201
0.6 mi·39 sec·River Road
13
Continue on US 201
1.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
14
Continue on US 201
0.3 mi·23 sec·Jackman Road
15
Continue on US 201
8.8 mi·9 min·Canada Road
16
Continue on US 201
32 mi·36 min·US Route 201
17
Continue on US 201
7.7 mi·8 min·Main Street
18
Turn left onto Spruce Street
247 ft·10 sec·Spruce Street
19
Turn slight right onto Forest Street
184 ft·8 sec·Forest Street
20
Arrive at destination
Forest Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under two hours, this trip from Hartland to Jackman offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart mid-morning and still arrive with ample time to spare, making it a perfect day trip. Since the longest stretch is 32 miles on US Route 201, plan your fuel stops accordingly, though the estimated $13 fuel cost suggests it's not a major concern. Keep an eye out for the transition onto Canada Road as a distinct part of this drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41 miles from Hartland, ME, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackman, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hartland, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hartland, ME
This is one driving day of about 81.9 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Hartland, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Route 201 for about 32 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 81.9 — 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|ME 43; ME 151 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto ME 43; ME 151 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.1 mi into trip|~24m in|Shadagee Road
Turn right onto Shadagee Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.6 mi into trip|~34m in|US 201 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 201 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
81.9 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|Spruce Street
Turn left onto Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.18 one way
$26.37 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.51
$29.01
premium
$4.86
$15.68
$31.37
diesel
$5.61
$18.08
$36.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.6
0
$8.60
$3.93
Efficient EV
20.5
0
$7.17
$3.28
EV Truck/SUV
32.8
0
$11.47
$5.24
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Hartland, ME
Morning
in Hartland on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jackman, ME
Morning
in Jackman on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Solon, ME
41 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 45m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey features a mixed drive profile, with 39% of the route on highways. You'll experience stretches on US Route 201, including one segment that lasts for 32 miles without interruption. The route transitions from Main Street in Hartland onto Canada Road before merging with US Route 201, offering varied driving conditions. Expect a blend of quicker highway travel and more local road segments as you make your way north.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on US Route 201.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near ME 43; ME 151 / Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartland, ME to Jackman, ME is easy. At 1h 45m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (ME 43; ME 151 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (Shadagee Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (US 201 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 81.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 32 miles on US Route 201. 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 43; ME 151 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (Shadagee Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (US 201 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackman, ME before heading back.
