How far is Calais, ME from Cutler, ME?

The driving distance from Calais, ME to Cutler, ME is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.75 mi
01h 27m
Flight
36.53 mi
58.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.53 mi
Kilometers
58.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.75 mi
Kilometers
86.5 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cutler
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in Calais
Thu, Apr 16, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calais
2026-04-16T00:42
Arrive Cutler
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calais
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dennysville
ME

Human settlement in Washington County, Maine, United States of America

From Calais
26.8 mi
00h 43m
To Cutler
26.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Calais Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Thursday
Using Woodland as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
Cutler Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Thursday
Using East Machias as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Calais and Cutler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Calais and Cutler.

  1. 1

    Start on Germain Street

    137 m · 22 sec · Germain Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1422 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Baring Street

    2665 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baring Street

    26 m · 1 sec · Baring Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Baring Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Charlotte Road

    10.8 mi · 18 min · Charlotte Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ayers Junction Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Ayers Junction Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto US Route 1

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Route 1

  10. 10

    Continue on River Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. 1

    6.7 mi · 10 min · U.S. 1

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lubec Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lubec Road

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · County Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dixie Road

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Dixie Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cutler Road

    645 ft · 12 sec · Cutler Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Number Nine Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Number Nine Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Cutler Road

    2399 ft · 1 min · Cutler Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cutler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Calais and Cutler.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charlotte Road
10.8 mi · 20%
Dixie Road
7.34 mi · 14%
U.S. 1
6.72 mi · 13%
Ayers Junction Road
6.13 mi · 11%
Number Nine Road
5.96 mi · 11%
County Road
5.1 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Charlotte Road

Turn left onto Charlotte Road

10.8 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dennysville
00h 43m from Calais
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers leaving Calais and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Cutler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Calais to Cutler?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dennysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Calais and 26.9 miles from Cutler.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers around Calais and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Cutler.

Stop Ideas Near Dennysville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dennysville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dennysville.

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

114 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calais and Cutler. Straight-line distance: 36.53 mi (58.79 km).

Calais

#1 Calais

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population3,026
Coordinates45.1837600, -67.2766200
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cutler

Town in Maine

Population522
Coordinates44.6575800, -67.2038700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Calais (-67.27662, 45.18376)
End: Cutler (-67.20387, 44.65758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.18 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$14.99
3.8 gal · 14.36 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.50 $14.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $4.86 $9.23 $18.46
Diesel $6.00 $11.39 $22.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Calais and Cutler. The current time is 00:42:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.