Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
44.5 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sangerville, ME
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Schoodic, ME
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This 44.5-mile drive from Sangerville to Schoodic, Maine, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes to complete. You'll primarily travel on local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a relaxed journey through the Northeast region. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its short distance and turn-heavy profile, it's perfect for a leisurely excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Street | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| Milo Road | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| West Main Street | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Water Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Main Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Park Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Jo Mary Trail | 3.8 mi | 23m |
| Summer Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sangerville, ME and Schoodic, ME.
Start on High Street
Turn right onto Doughty Hill Road
Turn right onto ME 23
Continue on ME 23
Turn right onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16
Continue on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16
Turn left onto ME 6; ME 16
Turn right onto ME 6; ME 16
Continue on ME 6; ME 16
Continue on ME 6; ME 16
Continue on ME 11
Continue on ME 11
Continue on ME 11
Turn sharp right onto Jo Mary Trail
Continue on Jo Mary Trail
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Sangerville, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Doughty Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ME 23 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto ME 6; ME 16 / North Street
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto Jo Mary Trail
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$7.87 one way
$15.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
| premium | $5.29 | $9.27 | $18.53 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $9.37 | $18.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Sangerville on Wednesday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Schoodic on Wednesday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 44.5-mile route. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads like Davis Street, Milo Road, and West Main Street for the full duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.6 miles on Davis Street. This means you'll experience a more intimate connection with the landscape as you make frequent turns, rather than covering long distances at high speeds.
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 early in the drive near Doughty Hill Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sangerville, ME to Schoodic, ME is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Doughty Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 23 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (ME 6; ME 15; ME 16 / Water Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
402 ft
Total Descent
390 ft
Highest Point
565 ft
~38.1 mi in
Elevation Range
234 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 44.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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.
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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