How far is Lower Mill, ME from Anson, ME?

The driving distance from Lower Mill, ME to Anson, ME is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
10.53 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.22 mi
13.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.22 mi
Kilometers
13.23 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.53 mi
Kilometers
16.95 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 6:06 PM EDT
Return by in Lower Mill
Wed, Apr 15, 6:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lower Mill
2026-04-15T17:47
Arrive Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 6:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lower 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
Skowhegan
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From Lower Mill
5.3 mi
00h 09m
To Anson
5.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lower Mill and Anson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lower Mill and Anson.

  1. 1

    Start on Lower Mills Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Lower Mills Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Solon Meeting House Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Solon Meeting House Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto White School House Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · White School House Road

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto White School House Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · White School House Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  7. 7

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

    108 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lower Mill and Anson.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
White School House Road
4.48 mi · 43%
Main Street
3.04 mi · 29%
South Solon Meeting House Road
2.14 mi · 20%
Lower Mills Road
0.88 mi · 8%
South Main Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

White School House Road

Turn left onto White School House Road

3.41 mi · 00h 06m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
8.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skowhegan
00h 09m from Lower Mill
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Lower Mill and Chance Rain Showers near Anson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lower Mill to Anson?

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Skowhegan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Lower Mill and 5.3 miles from Anson.

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

The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers around Lower Mill and Chance Rain Showers near Anson.

Stop Ideas Near Skowhegan

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

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

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Augusta, ME

46 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Belfast, Maine

67 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
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Bangor, Maine

72 mi away
1039 Union St.
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Searsport, Maine

72 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lower Mill and Anson. Straight-line distance: 8.22 mi (13.23 km).

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#1 Lower Mill

Lower Mill is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.8528400, -69.7400500
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Anson

#2 Anson

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population2,397
Coordinates44.7983900, -69.8892200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Mills Road (-69.740003, 44.852638)
End: Main Street (-69.889522, 44.798451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.41 L · about $1.46
Round trip
$2.92
0.74 gal · 2.82 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.46 $2.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.65 $3.30
Premium $4.86 $1.80 $3.59
Diesel $6.00 $2.22 $4.44

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 Lower Mill and Anson. The current time is 17:47:38.

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.