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Trip from Parkman, ME to Parrot, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

16 mi

26 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Parkman, ME, ME

Parkman, ME

Oleh Budurov

Downtown Parrot, ME, ME

Parrot, ME

nis_ vagabond

Trip Overview

Parkman to Parrot is 16 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Pond Road and State Highway 150, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Maine's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local journey. It's ideal for a quick trip where you want minimal travel time and a simple route. Plan for a quick hop rather than an extended expedition, as the distance is quite manageable.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pond Road 5.5 mi 13m
Main Road 3.9 mi 5m
State Highway 150 3.2 mi 5m
Barrows Falls Road 2.1 mi 5m
Elm Street 0.9 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Crow Hill Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pond Road — 5.5 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkman, ME and Parrot, ME.

1

Start on Crow Hill Road

50 ft · 4 sec · Crow Hill Road
2

Turn left onto ME 150

3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 150
3

Continue on ME 150

0.4 mi · 43 sec · South Main Street
4

Turn left onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16

0.9 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
5

Continue on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16

3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Road
6

Turn left onto Pond Road

4.8 mi · 11 min · Pond Road
7

Keep slight right at fork onto Pond Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pond Road
8

Continue on Barrows Falls Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Barrows Falls Road
9

Arrive at destination

Barrows Falls Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 150 / State Highway 150

Turn left onto ME 150 / State Highway 150

Navigation decision point

4
3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Elm Street

Turn left onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Elm Street

Navigation decision point

3
8.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | Pond Road

Turn left onto Pond Road

Navigation decision point

4
13.1 mi into trip | ~25m in | Pond Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Pond Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.58 one way

$5.15 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.83 $5.67
premium $4.86 $3.06 $6.13
diesel $5.61 $3.53 $7.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Parkman, ME

Late night in Parkman on Sunday

Local time

12:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

31°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parrot, ME

Late night in Parrot on Sunday

Local time

12:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

20 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

32m 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 16-mile trip, with only about 20% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.5 miles on Pond Road, indicating frequent turns and changes in direction. You'll navigate a mix of local roads like Pond Road and Main Road before connecting with State Highway 150. This character suggests a drive where you'll be actively steering and adjusting rather than cruising on a straight path.

Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Pond Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 early in the drive near ME 150 / State Highway 150.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 150 / State Highway 150): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Pond Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 16 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Pond 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: near the start (ME 150 / State Highway 150): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Pond Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parrot, 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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