Origin
Solon, ME
Late night in Solon on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Solon, ME to Jackman, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
57.4 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Solon, ME
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Jackman, ME
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Trip Overview
This 57.4-mile drive from Solon to Jackman, Maine, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with a modest fuel cost of around $9. The route predominantly follows US Route 201, offering a direct connection between these two Northeast destinations within the state of Maine. Given its short duration and manageable distance, you won't need to worry about splitting this journey over multiple days. It's a simple, efficient way to travel between these points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Route 201 | 32 mi | 36m |
| Main Street | 9 mi | 10m |
| Canada Road | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Bingham Road | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Jackman Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Route 201
— 32 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solon, ME and Jackman, ME.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn right onto US 201
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on US 201
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Bingham Road
4
Continue on US 201
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
River Road
5
Continue on US 201
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on US 201
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jackman Road
7
Continue on US 201
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Canada Road
8
Continue on US 201
32 mi
·
36 min
·
US Route 201
9
Continue on US 201
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto Spruce Street
247 ft
·
10 sec
·
Spruce Street
11
Turn slight right onto Forest Street
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Forest Street
12
Arrive at destination
Forest Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 57.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 201 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 201 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Spruce Street
Turn left onto Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.24 one way
$18.48 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.17 | $20.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Jackman, ME
Late night in Jackman on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
15 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 5m 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?
The drive from Solon to Jackman features a mixed profile, with 56% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 32 miles on US Route 201, providing a good amount of uninterrupted driving time. Expect to navigate through both main roads and what's designated as Canada Road, suggesting a blend of more developed sections and potentially more rural or less trafficked segments as you progress. This mix means the road's character will likely shift, offering a varied driving experience.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 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 US 201 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Solon, ME to Jackman, ME is easy. At 1h 5m with 56% 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 (US 201 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 57.3 miles (Spruce Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 57.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 (US 201 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 57.3 miles (Spruce Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackman, 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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