Origin
Madison, ME
Late night in Madison on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, ME to Jackman, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
70.4 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, ME
Nellen Navarro
Jackman, ME
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Trip Overview
Madison, ME to Jackman, ME is 70.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via US Route 201, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on a primary highway, offering a straightforward path to your destination. It's a relatively short journey, making it an easy day trip if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Route 201 | 32 mi | 36m |
| Main Street | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Canada Road | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Solon Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Bingham Road | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| River Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Ferry Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US Route 201
— 32 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, ME and Jackman, ME.
1
Start on US 201A
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison Road
2
Turn left onto US 201A
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 201A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 201A; ME 8
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
5
Continue on US 201A; ME 8
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on US 201A; ME 8; ME 16
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Solon Road
7
Turn right onto US 201A; ME 8
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Street
8
Turn left onto US 201
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on US 201
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Bingham Road
10
Continue on US 201
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
River Road
11
Continue on US 201
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on US 201
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jackman Road
13
Continue on US 201
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Canada Road
14
Continue on US 201
32 mi
·
36 min
·
US Route 201
15
Continue on US 201
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto Spruce Street
247 ft
·
10 sec
·
Spruce Street
17
Turn slight right onto Forest Street
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Forest Street
18
Arrive at destination
Forest Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Madison, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 70.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 201A / Main Street
Turn left onto US 201A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 201A / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 201A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry Street
Turn right onto US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry Street
Navigation decision point
4
13 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 201 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 201 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
70.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Spruce Street
Turn left onto Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.33 one way
$22.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.86 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Jackman, ME
Late night in Jackman on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
32°F
Solon, ME
35 mi in
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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 70.4-mile drive offers a mixed experience, with 45% of it on highway. You'll encounter stretches on US Route 201, Main Street, and Canada Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 32 miles, primarily on US Route 201. The road's character shifts between more open highway driving and potentially more local road conditions as you progress, but overall it's a fairly direct path.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 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 early in the drive near US 201A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Madison, ME to Jackman, ME is easy. At 1h 25m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 201A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 201A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 70.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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: near the start (US 201A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 201A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (US 201A; ME 8 / Ferry 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.
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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