Origin
Lower Mill, ME
Late night in Lower Mill on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lower Mill, ME to Skowhegan, 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
7.8 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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.
Lower Mill, ME
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Skowhegan, ME
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Trip Overview
Lower Mill, ME to Skowhegan, ME is 7.8 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Beckwith Road, North Avenue, and Wood Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Maine. It's a local, turn-heavy route, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. Consider this drive if you're looking for a quick, uncomplicated journey between two points in central Maine.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beckwith Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Wood Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| Lower Mills Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Island Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beckwith Road
— 2.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lower Mill, ME and Skowhegan, ME.
1
Start on Lower Mills Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Mills Road
2
Continue on Wood Road
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Wood Road
3
Turn right onto Beckwith Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Beckwith Road
4
Continue on North Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Avenue
5
Turn right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
High Street
6
Turn left onto US 201
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Madison Avenue
7
Turn sharp left onto US 2; US 201
114 ft
·
1 sec
·
Island Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
US 2; US 201
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
7.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 201 / Madison Avenue
Turn left onto US 201 / Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 2; US 201 / Island Avenue
Turn sharp left onto US 2; US 201 / Island Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.26 one way
$2.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Skowhegan, ME
Late night in Skowhegan on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
1 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway driving at all. You'll be navigating several local roads, including Beckwith Road, North Avenue, and Wood Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.7 miles on Beckwith Road. Expect a varied road experience as you make your way through this area, with frequent turns characterizing the journey.
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: 2.7 mi on Beckwith Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 7.4 miles in near High Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lower Mill, ME to Skowhegan, 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 7.4 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (US 201 / Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 2; US 201 / Island Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
About the Cities
Arriving in Skowhegan, ME
Full guide →Skowhegan is a village of 8,600 people (2020) on the banks of the Kennebec River in Maine.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 7.8 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 2.7 miles on Beckwith 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 7.4 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (US 201 / Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 2; US 201 / Island Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Skowhegan, 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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