How far is Guilford, ME from Parrot, ME?

The driving distance from Guilford, ME to Parrot, ME is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
12.61 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.17 mi
16.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.17 mi
Kilometers
16.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.61 mi
Kilometers
20.29 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parrot
Wed, Apr 15, 4:10 PM EDT
Return by in Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford
2026-04-15T15:44
Arrive Parrot
Wed, Apr 15, 4:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Guilford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Monson
ME

Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States

From Guilford
6.3 mi
00h 12m
To Parrot
6.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Guilford and Parrot.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guilford and Parrot.

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    106 m · 6 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    150 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pond Road

    4.8 mi · 11 min · Pond Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Pond Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pond Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Barrows Falls Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Barrows Falls Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barrows Falls Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guilford and Parrot.

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pond Road
5.54 mi · 44%
Main Road
3.9 mi · 31%
Barrows Falls Road
2.12 mi · 17%
Elm Street
0.89 mi · 7%
South Main Street
0.09 mi · 1%
Water Street
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pond Road

Turn left onto Pond Road

4.76 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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monson
00h 12m from Guilford
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Guilford and Chance Light Rain near Parrot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Guilford to Parrot?

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Monson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Guilford and 6.3 miles from Parrot.

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

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Guilford and Chance Light Rain near Parrot.

Stop Ideas Near Monson

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

75 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

78 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Belfast, Maine

103 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

103 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Parrot. Straight-line distance: 10.17 mi (16.37 km).

Guilford

#1 Guilford

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,468
Coordinates45.1689400, -69.3844900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
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#2 Parrot

Parrot is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.2550500, -69.5539400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Guilford (-69.38449, 45.16894)
End: Parrot (-69.55394, 45.25505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.68 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.47
0.88 gal · 3.36 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.74 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.96 $3.92
Premium $4.86 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $6.00 $2.64 $5.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Guilford and Parrot. The current time is 15:44:35.

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.