This 93.2-mile journey from Pittsfield to Jackman, Maine, is a manageable 1-hour and 54-minute drive, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily travel on US Route 201, with segments on South Main Street and Main Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, this route offers an economical way to explore the Northeast region of Maine. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, and with no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to set your own pace. This trip is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to enjoy the scenery without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.6 miles from Pittsfield, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Route 201
32 mi
36m
South Main Street
15.3 mi
17m
Main Street
14.3 mi
16m
Canaan Road
11.1 mi
14m
Canada Road
8.8 mi
9m
Bingham Road
4.6 mi
5m
Ell Hill Road
1.8 mi
3m
Hartland Avenue
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US Route 201
— 32 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsfield, ME and Jackman, ME.
1
Start on Central Street
0.1 mi·12 sec·Central Street
2
Turn right onto Forest Street
0.1 mi·13 sec·Forest Street
3
Continue on ME 152
1.7 mi·2 min·Hartland Avenue
4
Continue on ME 152
1.8 mi·3 min·Ell Hill Road
5
Turn left onto US 2
1.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
6
Continue on US 2
4.7 mi·5 min·Canaan Road
7
Continue on US 2
4.1 mi·4 min·Main Street
8
Continue on US 2
6.4 mi·9 min·Canaan Road
9
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi·1 min·Water Street
10
Turn slight right onto High Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·High Street
11
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·North Avenue
12
Turn left onto Jewett Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Jewett Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 201
0.8 mi·1 min·Madison Avenue
14
Continue on US 201
15 mi·17 min·South Main Street
15
Continue on US 201
4.6 mi·5 min·Bingham Road
16
Continue on US 201
0.6 mi·39 sec·River Road
17
Continue on US 201
1.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
18
Continue on US 201
0.3 mi·23 sec·Jackman Road
19
Continue on US 201
8.8 mi·9 min·Canada Road
20
Continue on US 201
32 mi·36 min·US Route 201
21
Continue on US 201
7.7 mi·8 min·Main Street
22
Turn left onto Spruce Street
247 ft·10 sec·Spruce Street
23
Turn slight right onto Forest Street
184 ft·8 sec·Forest Street
24
Arrive at destination
Forest Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 1 hour and 54 minutes, this trip offers great flexibility. You can easily depart Pittsfield in the morning and arrive in Jackman with plenty of daylight remaining. There are no recommended stops, so feel free to pull over as you see fit or drive straight through. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 32-mile stretch on US Route 201, as services might be more spaced out in certain sections. The estimated fuel cost of $15 is a good baseline for your budget, but always factor in a little extra for potential detours or unexpected needs.
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 46.6 miles from Pittsfield, ME, or about 1h 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 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.6 miles or 1h 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 34m
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 Pittsfield, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pittsfield, ME
This is one driving day of about 93.2 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Pittsfield, 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
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Forest Street
Turn right onto Forest Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.7 mi into trip|~6m in|US 2 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 2 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.9 mi into trip|~29m in|North Avenue
Turn right onto North Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
21.5 mi into trip|~31m in|Jewett Street
Turn left onto Jewett Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.8 mi into trip|~31m in|US 201 / Madison Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 201 / Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.63 one way
$29.25 round trip
$3.99/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$16.42
$32.85
premium
$4.81
$17.66
$35.31
diesel
$4.80
$17.60
$35.20
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: 32.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28
0
$9.79
$4.47
Efficient EV
23.3
0
$8.16
$3.73
EV Truck/SUV
37.3
0
$13.05
$5.96
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Pittsfield, ME
Morning
in Pittsfield on Sunday
Local time
11:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 2:06AM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Destination
Jackman, ME
Morning
in Jackman on Sunday
Local time
11:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 2:06AM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
81°F
Solon, ME
47 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
8 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
1h 54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 34% of your travel on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32 miles along US Route 201. This means you'll experience a blend of quicker highway driving and more local road navigation. As you progress, the road will likely evolve from more developed areas to potentially more rural landscapes as you head towards Jackman. This variety keeps the driving engaging, offering different road personalities throughout the 93.2-mile distance.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 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 0.1 miles in near Forest Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pittsfield, ME to Jackman, ME is easy. At 1h 54m with 34% 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 (Forest Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 2 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (North Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Jackman is a town in the Moose River Valley area of Maine. The area is called the "Switzerland of Maine" in local promotional literature as it's located in the western mountainous part of Maine. It represents an outpost of humanity in the sea of forest that engulfs the northwestern half of the state.
The longest stretch is about 32 miles on US Route 201. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (Forest Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 2 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (North 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.
