Saint Albans to Jackman is 84.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 50 minutes via US Route 201, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you entirely within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that offers a practical way to travel between these two locations. Given its relatively short duration and manageable fuel cost, this route is well-suited for a same-day journey, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.3 miles from Saint Albans, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Route 201
32 mi
36m
Main Street
9.2 mi
10m
Canada Road
8.8 mi
9m
South Main Street
8.7 mi
10m
Hartland Road
7.9 mi
13m
Athens Road
5.8 mi
10m
Bingham Road
4.6 mi
5m
Horsetail Hill Road
2.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US Route 201
— 32 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans, ME and Jackman, ME.
1
Start on Palmyra Road
333 ft·16 sec·Palmyra Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto ME 23; ME 43; ME 152
2.3 mi·4 min·Hartland Road
3
Continue on ME 23; ME 43; ME 152
0.3 mi·31 sec·Academy Street
4
Continue on ME 23; ME 43; ME 151; ME 152
0.2 mi·25 sec·Main Street
5
Turn right onto ME 43; ME 151
0.6 mi·58 sec·Pleasant Street
6
Continue on ME 151; ME 43
5.8 mi·10 min·Athens Road
7
Continue on ME 151; ME 43
5.6 mi·9 min·Hartland Road
8
Turn straight onto ME 150; ME 43
1.6 mi·2 min·South Main Street
9
Continue on State Route 43
0.3 mi·35 sec·State Route 43
10
Turn right onto Shadagee Road
2.6 mi·4 min·Shadagee Road
11
Continue on Horsetail Hill Road
2.9 mi·5 min·Horsetail Hill Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 201
7.1 mi·8 min·South Main Street
13
Continue on US 201
4.6 mi·5 min·Bingham Road
14
Continue on US 201
0.6 mi·39 sec·River Road
15
Continue on US 201
1.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
16
Continue on US 201
0.3 mi·23 sec·Jackman Road
17
Continue on US 201
8.8 mi·9 min·Canada Road
18
Continue on US 201
32 mi·36 min·US Route 201
19
Continue on US 201
7.7 mi·8 min·Main Street
20
Turn left onto Spruce Street
247 ft·10 sec·Spruce Street
21
Turn slight right onto Forest Street
184 ft·8 sec·Forest Street
22
Arrive at destination
Forest Street
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 50-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility. Leaving anytime in the morning should allow you to reach Jackman with ample time to spare. With only 84.6 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $14, there's no pressing need to rush or meticulously plan stops. However, keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Jackman, as the longest stretch without a break is 32 miles on US Route 201, and services can be spaced out in this 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 42.3 miles from Saint Albans, ME, or about 1h 2m 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 19 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 35m
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 Saint Albans, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Albans, ME
This is one driving day of about 84.6 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Saint Albans, 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 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 84.5 — 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|ME 23; ME 43; ME 152 / Hartland Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 23; ME 43; ME 152 / Hartland Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.9 mi into trip|~5m in|ME 43; ME 151 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto ME 43; ME 151 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.8 mi into trip|~29m in|Shadagee Road
Turn right onto Shadagee Road
Navigation decision point
4
22.2 mi into trip|~39m in|US 201 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 201 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
84.5 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|Spruce Street
Turn left onto Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.62 one way
$27.24 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.98
$29.97
premium
$4.86
$16.20
$32.40
diesel
$5.61
$18.68
$37.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.4
0
$8.88
$4.06
Efficient EV
21.2
0
$7.40
$3.38
EV Truck/SUV
33.8
0
$11.84
$5.41
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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 19, 2026
Origin
Saint Albans, ME
Late night
in Saint Albans on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jackman, ME
Late night
in Jackman on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Solon, ME
42 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
19 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 50m 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 drive is characterized as a mixed bag, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches like Main Street and Canada Road, but the primary artery is US Route 201. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 32 miles along US Route 201, offering a good period of consistent travel. The profile suggests a drive that isn't solely highway, nor is it exclusively backroads, providing a varied driving experience.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 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 ME 23; ME 43; ME 152 / Hartland Road.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Albans, ME to Jackman, ME is easy. At 1h 50m with 38% 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 (ME 23; ME 43; ME 152 / Hartland Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (ME 43; ME 151 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (Shadagee Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 84.6 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 0.1 miles (ME 23; ME 43; ME 152 / Hartland Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (ME 43; ME 151 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (Shadagee Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackman, ME before heading back.
