Origin
Norridgewock, ME
Late night in Norridgewock on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norridgewock, ME to Pittsfield, 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
37m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norridgewock, ME
WoodysMedia
Pittsfield, ME
Brady Wilson
Trip Overview
This short 26.5-mile drive from Norridgewock to Pittsfield, Maine, is easily manageable in about 37 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Canaan Road and Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, reflecting the short distance. Given its brevity and local character, this route is best suited for a single day of travel, allowing ample time for your destination. Both Norridgewock and Pittsfield are situated within Maine's Northeast region, so you'll remain in familiar territory throughout your journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Canaan Road | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Skowhegan Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| West Front Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| Ell Hill Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Hartland Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Water Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Island Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Canaan Road
— 11.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norridgewock, ME and Pittsfield, ME.
1
Start on US 2; US 201A
489 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 2; US 201A
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Skowhegan Road
3
Continue on US 2; US 201A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Front Street
4
Turn left onto US 2; US 201
206 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 2; US 201
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Island Avenue
6
Continue on US 2; US 201
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
7
Continue on US 2
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Canaan Road
8
Continue on US 2
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on US 2
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Canaan Road
10
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto ME 152
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ell Hill Road
12
Continue on ME 152
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Hartland Avenue
13
Continue on Forest Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Forest Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Central Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Central Street
15
Arrive at destination
Central Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2; US 201A / Skowhegan Road
Turn left onto US 2; US 201A / Skowhegan Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 2; US 201 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 2; US 201 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
22.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
ME 152 / Ell Hill Road
Turn right onto ME 152 / Ell Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Central Street
At end of road, turn left onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Pittsfield, ME
Late night in Pittsfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
26 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
37m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 37-minute journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be on familiar town and county roads for the entire 26.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles on Canaan Road. This profile suggests a drive with frequent intersections and a more leisurely pace compared to highway travel. You'll likely experience a road that winds through local communities rather than a straight, fast-paced route.
Only 0% 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: 11.1 mi on Canaan 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 0.1 miles in near US 2; US 201A / Skowhegan Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Norridgewock, ME to Pittsfield, ME is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 2; US 201A / Skowhegan Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 2; US 201 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (ME 152 / Ell Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
456 ft
128 ft
Total Climb
597 ft
Total Descent
586 ft
Highest Point
456 ft
~20.8 mi in
Elevation Range
329 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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 11.1 miles on Canaan 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 0.1 miles (US 2; US 201A / Skowhegan Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 2; US 201 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (ME 152 / Ell Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsfield, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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