How far is Cutler, ME from East Machias, ME?

The driving distance from Cutler, ME to East Machias, ME is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.18 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.74 mi
17.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.74 mi
Kilometers
17.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.18 mi
Kilometers
21.21 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Machias
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Cutler
Wed, Apr 15, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cutler
2026-04-15T23:06
Arrive East Machias
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cutler
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Machiasport
ME

Town of the United States

From Cutler
6.6 mi
00h 09m
To East Machias
6.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Cutler Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
39°F
Tonight
Using East Machias as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Isolated Rain Showers then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
39°F
Tonight

Isolated Rain Showers then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cutler and East Machias.

  1. 1

    Start on Cutler Road

    13.1 mi · 25 min · Cutler Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    105 m · 6 sec · River Road

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 1

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cutler Road
13.1 mi · 100%
River Road
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Cutler Road

Start on Cutler Road

13.1 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Machiasport
00h 09m from Cutler
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Areas Of Fog leaving Cutler and Isolated Rain Showers then Areas Of Fog near East Machias.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cutler to East Machias?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Machiasport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Cutler and 6.6 miles from East Machias.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Areas Of Fog around Cutler and Isolated Rain Showers then Areas Of Fog near East Machias.

Stop Ideas Near Machiasport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Machiasport, 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 Machiasport.

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Orono (University of Maine), Maine

103 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
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Bangor, Maine

113 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cutler and East Machias. Straight-line distance: 10.74 mi (17.29 km).

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#1 Cutler

Town in Maine

Population522
Coordinates44.6575800, -67.2038700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Machias

City in Washington County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,305
Coordinates44.7392400, -67.3899900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Cutler Road (-67.203854, 44.657494)
End: Route 1 (-67.389864, 44.739151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.63
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.81 $3.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.05 $4.10
Premium $4.86 $2.23 $4.47
Diesel $6.00 $2.76 $5.52

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 Cutler and East Machias. The current time is 23:06:46.

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.