How far is East Machias, ME from Pembroke, ME?
The driving distance from East Machias, ME to Pembroke, ME is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Machias and Pembroke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Machias and Pembroke.
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Start on Route 1
93 m · 5 sec · Route 1
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
10.2 mi · 14 min · Route 1
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Continue on U.S. 1
6.7 mi · 10 min · U.S. 1
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Continue on River Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Continue on US Route 1
5 mi · 7 min · US Route 1
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Turn right onto High Street
2010 ft · 2 min · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Hill Road
152 m · 29 sec · Liberty Hill Road
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Turn sharp right onto Old County Road
91 m · 13 sec · Old County Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old County Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Machias and Pembroke.
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.
Route 1
Continue on Route 1
10.2 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving East Machias and Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers near Pembroke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Machias to Pembroke?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 14 miles from East Machias and 14 miles from Pembroke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers around East Machias and Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers near Pembroke.
Stop Ideas Near Whiting
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whiting.
Orono (University of Maine), Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Machias and Pembroke. Straight-line distance: 18.55 mi (29.86 km).
#1 East Machias
City in Washington County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,305 |
| Coordinates | 44.7392400, -67.3899900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pembroke
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 796 |
| Coordinates | 44.9536900, -67.1619300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pembroke (-67.16193, 44.95369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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