How far is Cutler, ME from Lubec, ME?

The driving distance from Cutler, ME to Lubec, ME is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
19.35 mi
00h 28m
Flight
17.69 mi
28.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.69 mi
Kilometers
28.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.35 mi
Kilometers
31.14 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubec
Wed, Apr 15, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Cutler
Thu, Apr 16, 12:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cutler
2026-04-15T23:05
Arrive Lubec
Wed, Apr 15, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Whiting
ME

Town in Washington County, Maine, United States

From Cutler
9.7 mi
00h 14m
To Lubec
9.7 mi
00h 14m

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
Lubec 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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cutler Road

    2399 ft · 1 min · Cutler Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Number Nine Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Number Nine Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cutler Road

    645 ft · 12 sec · Cutler Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Dixie Road

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Dixie Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · County Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1900 ft · 44 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    768 ft · 36 sec · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto School Street

    4 m · 1 sec · School Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Road
7.34 mi · 38%
Number Nine Road
5.96 mi · 31%
County Road
4.18 mi · 22%
Main Street
0.79 mi · 4%
Cutler Road
0.58 mi · 3%
Washington Street
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dixie Road

Continue on Dixie Road

7.34 mi · 00h 12m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiting
00h 14m from Cutler
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Whiting is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Cutler and 9.7 miles from Lubec.

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

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 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 Lubec.

Stop Ideas Near Whiting

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

119 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cutler and Lubec. Straight-line distance: 17.69 mi (28.47 km).

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#1 Cutler

Town in Maine

Population522
Coordinates44.6575800, -67.2038700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Lubec

#2 Lubec

Town in Maine

Population1,267
Coordinates44.8606400, -66.9841500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Cutler Road (-67.203854, 44.657494)
End: Pleasant Street (-66.984193, 44.86063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.68 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.03 $6.06
Premium $4.86 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $6.00 $4.08 $8.16

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 Lubec. The current time is 23:05:38.

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.