Palmyra to Jackman is 93 miles and takes about 1 hour 51 minutes via US Route 201, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward, single-day trip that keeps you on familiar roads. Expect a mixed driving experience as you make your way north. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost, this route offers a good deal of flexibility for your travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.3 miles from Palmyra, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Route 201
32 mi
36m
Main Street
17.3 mi
20m
South Main Street
15.3 mi
17m
Canaan Road
11.1 mi
14m
Canada Road
8.8 mi
9m
Bingham Road
4.6 mi
5m
Madison Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
North Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US Route 201
— 32 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra, ME and Jackman, ME.
1
Start on US 2
4.3 mi·5 min·Main Street
2
Continue on US 2
4.7 mi·5 min·Canaan Road
3
Continue on US 2
4.1 mi·4 min·Main Street
4
Continue on US 2
6.4 mi·9 min·Canaan Road
5
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi·1 min·Water Street
6
Turn slight right onto High Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·High Street
7
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·North Avenue
8
Turn left onto Jewett Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Jewett Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 201
0.8 mi·1 min·Madison Avenue
10
Continue on US 201
15 mi·17 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 under two hours, this is an easy one-day trip, so you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. There are no mandatory stops suggested, but you might want to plan for a brief break about halfway through, perhaps around the 32-mile mark on US Route 201. Fuel costs are estimated at $15, so you should have no trouble finding stations along US Route 201. Keep an eye out for the transition in scenery as you head further north into Maine's Northeast region.
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 46.3 miles from Palmyra, 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 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 32m
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 Palmyra, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Palmyra, ME
This is one driving day of about 92.6 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Palmyra, 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 20.2 and 92.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
20.2 mi into trip|~27m in|North Avenue
Turn right onto North Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
20.9 mi into trip|~28m in|Jewett Street
Turn left onto Jewett Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.1 mi into trip|~29m in|US 201 / Madison Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 201 / Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
92.5 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|Spruce Street
Turn left onto Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.91 one way
$29.81 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$16.40
$32.80
premium
$4.86
$17.73
$35.47
diesel
$5.61
$20.44
$40.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.72
$4.44
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.10
$3.70
EV Truck/SUV
37
0
$12.96
$5.93
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Palmyra, ME
Morning
in Palmyra on Tuesday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jackman, ME
Morning
in Jackman on Tuesday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Solon, ME
46 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
18 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 51m 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 offers a mixed drive, with about 35% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches that feel more like a traditional highway and others that are more local in feel, passing through towns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is about 32 miles on US Route 201. As you progress, the road character will likely shift between these different types of driving environments, keeping things interesting without being overly demanding. The primary roads you'll utilize include US Route 201, Main Street, and South Main Street.
35% 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 20.2 miles in near North Avenue.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Palmyra, ME to Jackman, ME is easy. At 1h 51m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles (North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (Jewett Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles (US 201 / Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 92.6 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 20.2 miles (North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (Jewett Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles (US 201 / Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackman, ME before heading back.
