How far is Machias, ME from Halls Mills, ME?

The driving distance from Machias, ME to Halls Mills, ME is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
12.37 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.38 mi
16.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.38 mi
Kilometers
16.7 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.37 mi
Kilometers
19.9 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Halls Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Machias
Thu, Apr 16, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Machias
2026-04-16T02:24
Arrive Halls Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Machias
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
East Machias
ME

City in Washington County, Maine, United States of America

From Machias
6.2 mi
00h 11m
To Halls Mills
6.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
44°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Machias and Halls Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Machias and Halls Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    2690 ft · 56 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 1

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Barney Field Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Barney Field Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Blueberry Lane

    943 ft · 44 sec · Blueberry Lane

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Halls Mills Road

    1471 ft · 1 min · Halls Mills Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rocky Lake Shore Road

    46 m · 11 sec · Rocky Lake Shore Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rocky Lake Shore Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Machias and Halls Mills.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
7 mi · 57%
Route 1
3.01 mi · 24%
Barney Field Road
1.36 mi · 11%
Court Street
0.51 mi · 4%
Halls Mills Road
0.28 mi · 2%
Blueberry Lane
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

3.86 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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Machias
00h 11m from Machias
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Machias and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Halls Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Machias to Halls Mills?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

East Machias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Machias and 6.2 miles from Halls Mills.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:44 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 Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers around Machias and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Halls Mills.

Stop Ideas Near East Machias

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

103 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

113 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Machias and Halls Mills. Straight-line distance: 10.38 mi (16.7 km).

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#1 Machias

Town in Washington County, Maine

Population1,844
Coordinates44.7150800, -67.4613800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 Halls Mills

Halls Mills is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.7703600, -67.2647100
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Machias (-67.46138, 44.71508)
End: Halls Mills (-67.26471, 44.77036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
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
1.65 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.47
0.88 gal · 3.3 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Machias and Halls Mills. The current time is 02:24:36.

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.