Origin
Hildreths Mill, ME
Afternoon in Hildreths Mill on Sunday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hildreths Mill, ME to New Sharon, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hildreths Mill, ME
Luis Rodriguez
New Sharon, ME
Guilherme Simão
Trip Overview
Hildreths Mill, ME to New Sharon, ME is 23.9 miles and takes about 40m via Weld Road and Farmington Falls Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Maine. It's a convenient local drive, perfect for a quick journey or as part of a larger itinerary in the area. You won't encounter major highways, making it a more relaxed pace for your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Weld Road | 8.2 mi | 14m |
| Farmington Falls Road | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Depot Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Lucy Knowles Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| School Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Chesterville Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Chesterville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Wilton Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Weld Road
— 8.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hildreths Mill, ME and New Sharon, ME.
1
Start on School Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
School Street
2
Continue on ME 156
8.2 mi
·
14 min
·
Weld Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
403 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Depot Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Depot Street
5
Continue on ME 156
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Chesterville Road
6
Continue on ME 156
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Wilton Road
7
Continue on ME 156
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 156
8
Continue on ME 156
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chesterville Road
9
Continue on ME 156
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Wilton Road
10
Turn left onto Chesterville Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Chesterville Road
11
Turn right onto ME 156
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lucy Knowles Road
12
Turn left onto ME 41
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Vienna Road
13
Turn right onto Philbrick Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Philbrick Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; ME 27
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Farmington Falls Road
15
Arrive at destination
US 2; ME 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 10 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Depot Street
Turn right onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
3
16.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Chesterville Road
Turn left onto Chesterville Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Philbrick Street
Turn right onto Philbrick Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 2; ME 27 / Farmington Falls Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; ME 27 / Farmington Falls Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Sharon, ME
Afternoon in New Sharon on Sunday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
14 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
40m 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 drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local road nature, with only a 3% highway share. You'll primarily navigate Weld Road and Farmington Falls Road, experiencing a true feel for local Maine byways. The longest stretch without a significant turn is about 8.2 miles along Weld Road, offering a brief period of more consistent driving. Expect a dynamic route with frequent changes in direction rather than long, monotonous stretches.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Weld 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 10 miles in near Main 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 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (Chesterville Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Weld 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 10 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (Chesterville Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Sharon, 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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