How far is Monson, ME from Parrot, ME?

The driving distance from Monson, ME to Parrot, ME is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
6.65 mi
00h 15m
Flight
3.39 mi
5.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.39 mi
Kilometers
5.45 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.65 mi
Kilometers
10.71 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parrot
Thu, Apr 16, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Monson
Thu, Apr 16, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monson
2026-04-16T00:53
Arrive Parrot
Thu, Apr 16, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monson
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
Willimantic
ME

Town in the U.

From Monson
3.3 mi
00h 07m
To Parrot
3.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Monson and Parrot.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monson and Parrot.

  1. 1

    Start on Greenville Road

    131 m · 7 sec · Greenville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Tenney Hill Road

    1889 ft · 32 sec · Tenney Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Blanchard Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Blanchard Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Abbot Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Abbot Road

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barrows Falls Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monson and Parrot.

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blanchard Road
4.48 mi · 67%
Abbot Road
1.74 mi · 26%
Tenney Hill Road
0.36 mi · 5%
Greenville Road
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blanchard Road

Turn right onto Blanchard Road

4.48 mi · 00h 11m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
3.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willimantic
00h 07m from Monson
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Monson and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Parrot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monson to Parrot?

The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Willimantic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Monson and 3.4 miles from Parrot.

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

The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers around Monson and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Parrot.

Stop Ideas Near Willimantic

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

72 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

73 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

102 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

103 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monson and Parrot. Straight-line distance: 3.39 mi (5.45 km).

Monson

#1 Monson

Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States

Population665
Coordinates45.2869900, -69.5011600
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
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#2 Parrot

Parrot is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.2550500, -69.5539400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Monson (-69.50116, 45.28699)
End: Parrot (-69.55394, 45.25505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.89 L · about $0.95
Round trip
$1.89
0.48 gal · 1.78 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.95 $1.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.07 $2.14
Premium $4.86 $1.17 $2.33
Diesel $6.00 $1.44 $2.88

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 Monson and Parrot. The current time is 00:53:39.

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.