How far is Hildreths Mill, ME from Jay, ME?

The driving distance from Hildreths Mill, ME to Jay, ME is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.46 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.94 mi
22.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.94 mi
Kilometers
22.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.46 mi
Kilometers
26.49 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jay
Thu, Apr 16, 2:45 PM EDT
Return by in Hildreths Mill
Thu, Apr 16, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hildreths Mill
2026-04-16T14:22
Arrive Jay
Thu, Apr 16, 2:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hildreths Mill
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
Wilton
ME

Town in Maine

From Hildreths Mill
8.4 mi
00h 11m
To Jay
8.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hildreths Mill and Jay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hildreths Mill and Jay.

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · School Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Weld Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Weld Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Route 2 East

    1620 ft · 35 sec · US Route 2 East

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Highway 2

    153 m · 11 sec · United States Highway 2

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Maine Route 4 Southbound

    952 ft · 21 sec · Maine Route 4 Southbound

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Intervale Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Intervale Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Intervale Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hildreths Mill and Jay.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Weld Road
8.22 mi · 50%
Main Street
6.22 mi · 38%
School Street
1.78 mi · 11%
US Route 2 East
0.31 mi · 2%
Maine Route 4 Southbound
0.18 mi · 1%
United States Highway 2
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Weld Road

Continue on Weld Road

8.22 mi · 00h 14m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 11m from Hildreths Mill
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Hildreths Mill and Rain Showers Likely near Jay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hildreths Mill to Jay?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Hildreths Mill and 8.1 miles from Jay.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Hildreths Mill and Rain Showers Likely near Jay.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

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Augusta, ME

43 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Berlin, New Hampshire

77 mi away
318 Glen Ave
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Wiscasset, Maine

79 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

80 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hildreths Mill and Jay. Straight-line distance: 13.94 mi (22.44 km).

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#1 Hildreths Mill

Hildreths Mill is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.6739500, -70.3689500
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Jay

#2 Jay

Town in Maine, United States

Population4,598
Coordinates44.5039500, -70.2161700
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-70.368943, 44.673915)
End: Intervale Road (-70.216172, 44.503961)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.29 $4.58
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.59 $5.17
Premium $4.86 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $6.00 $3.48 $6.96

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 Hildreths Mill and Jay. The current time is 14:22:03.

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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.