How far is North Jay, ME from Rangeley, ME?
The driving distance from North Jay, ME to Rangeley, ME is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Location in Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Jay and Rangeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Jay and Rangeley.
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Start on Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight left
638 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit slight left
39 m · 5 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 2
825 ft · 18 sec · United States Highway 2
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Continue on US Route 2 East
1620 ft · 36 sec · US Route 2 East
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Weld Road
8.2 mi · 14 min · Weld Road
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Continue on School Street
5 mi · 9 min · School Street
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Continue on Church Street
1760 ft · 35 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Phillips Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Phillips Road
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Continue on Weld Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Weld Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rangeley Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Rangeley Road
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Continue on Main Street
11.8 mi · 18 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pond Street
528 ft · 23 sec · Pond Street
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Continue on High Street
129 m · 19 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Jay and Rangeley.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
11.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Jay and Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain near Rangeley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Jay to Rangeley?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Phillips is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from North Jay and 26.3 miles from Rangeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Jay and Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain near Rangeley.
Stop Ideas Near Phillips
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phillips.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Jay and Rangeley. Straight-line distance: 35.11 mi (56.51 km).
#1 North Jay
North Jay is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.5472900, -70.2381200 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rangeley
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 44.9664400, -70.6428500 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-70.642795, 44.966496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.79 | $21.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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