How far is Guilford, ME from Medford, ME?
The driving distance from Guilford, ME to Medford, ME is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Guilford and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford and Medford.
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Start on Water Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · Water Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Street
141 m · 8 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Summer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Milo Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Milo Road
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Continue on West Main Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Pleasant Street
1.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Medford Road
2.5 mi · 9 min · Medford Road
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Continue on North Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · North Road
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Continue on North Road
4.3 mi · 17 min · North Road
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Turn sharp right onto Railroad Bed Road
54 m · 8 sec · Railroad Bed Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Bed Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Guilford and Medford.
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.
Milo Road
Continue on Milo Road
8.62 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Guilford and Chance Light Rain near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Guilford to Medford?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Sebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Guilford and 15.2 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Guilford and Chance Light Rain near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Sebec
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 Sebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Medford. Straight-line distance: 27.15 mi (43.69 km).
#1 Guilford
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,468 |
| Coordinates | 45.1689400, -69.3844900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medford
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 245 |
| Coordinates | 45.2853300, -68.8517000 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medford (-68.8517, 45.28533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
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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