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

The driving distance from Jay, ME to Hildreths Mill, ME is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
16.93 mi
00h 27m
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
16.93 mi
Kilometers
27.25 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hildreths Mill
Thu, Apr 16, 1:16 PM EDT
Return by in Jay
Thu, Apr 16, 1:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jay
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Hildreths Mill
Thu, Apr 16, 1:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jay
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 Jay
8.5 mi
00h 13m
To Hildreths Mill
8.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Intervale Road

    38 m · 10 sec · Intervale Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    638 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 2

    825 ft · 18 sec · United States Highway 2

  6. 6

    Continue on US Route 2 East

    1620 ft · 36 sec · US Route 2 East

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Weld Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Weld Road

  9. 9

    Continue on School Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 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 Jay and Hildreths Mill.

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
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Weld Road
8.22 mi · 49%
Main Street
6.44 mi · 38%
School Street
1.78 mi · 10%
US Route 2 East
0.31 mi · 2%
United States Highway 2
0.16 mi · 1%
Intervale Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Weld Road

Turn left onto 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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 13m from Jay
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.5 miles from Jay and 8.5 miles from Hildreths Mill.

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 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

BUS

Augusta, ME

43 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Berlin, New Hampshire

77 mi away
318 Glen Ave
BUS

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 Jay and Hildreths Mill. Straight-line distance: 13.94 mi (22.44 km).

Jay

#1 Jay

Town in Maine, United States

Population4,598
Coordinates44.5039500, -70.2161700
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hildreths Mill

Hildreths Mill is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.6739500, -70.3689500
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: Jay (-70.21617, 44.50395)
End: Hildreths Mill (-70.36895, 44.67395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
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
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.37 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.67 $5.35
Premium $4.86 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $6.00 $3.60 $7.20

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 Jay and Hildreths Mill. The current time is 12:49:32.

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.