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

The driving distance from Lower Mill, ME to Skowhegan, ME is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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
7.02 mi
00h 12m
Flight
6.15 mi
9.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.15 mi
Kilometers
9.9 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.02 mi
Kilometers
11.3 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skowhegan
Wed, Apr 15, 4:21 PM EDT
Return by in Lower Mill
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lower Mill
2026-04-15T16:08
Arrive Skowhegan
Wed, Apr 15, 4:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 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
Cornville
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine

From Lower Mill
3.9 mi
00h 06m
To Skowhegan
3.2 mi
00h 06m

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
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lower Mills Road

    1368 ft · 1 min · Lower Mills Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Wood Road

    1.7 mi · 6 min · Wood Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beckwith Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Beckwith Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto High Street

    1067 ft · 35 sec · High Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    820 ft · 27 sec · Madison Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Island Avenue

    35 m · 1 sec · Island Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Island Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beckwith Road
2.74 mi · 39%
North Avenue
2.72 mi · 39%
Wood Road
1.66 mi · 24%
Lower Mills Road
0.26 mi · 4%
High Street
0.2 mi · 3%
Madison Avenue
0.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Beckwith Road

Turn right onto Beckwith Road

2.74 mi · 00h 05m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornville
00h 06m from Lower Mill
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Cornville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Lower Mill and 3.2 miles from Skowhegan.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.99 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cornville

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

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

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Augusta, ME

54 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Bangor, Maine

68 mi away
1039 Union St.
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Belfast, Maine

69 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

73 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lower Mill and Skowhegan. Straight-line distance: 6.15 mi (9.9 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
Skowhegan

#2 Skowhegan

Town in Maine, USA

Population8,238
Coordinates44.7650600, -69.7192200
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Mills Road (-69.740003, 44.852638)
End: US 2 (-69.719253, 44.765086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.94 L · about $0.99
Round trip
$1.97
0.5 gal · 1.88 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.99 $1.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.11 $2.23
Premium $4.86 $1.21 $2.43
Diesel $6.00 $1.50 $3.00

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 Skowhegan. The current time is 16:08:58.

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.