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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.92 mi
01h 08m
Flight
35.11 mi
56.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.11 mi
Kilometers
56.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.92 mi
Kilometers
81.95 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rangeley
Thu, Apr 16, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in North Jay
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Jay
2026-04-16T09:46
Arrive Rangeley
Thu, Apr 16, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Jay
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Phillips
ME

Location in Maine

From North Jay
24.6 mi
00h 34m
To Rangeley
26.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain

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

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left

    638 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 2

    825 ft · 18 sec · United States Highway 2

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 2 East

    1620 ft · 36 sec · US Route 2 East

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Weld Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Weld Road

  8. 8

    Continue on School Street

    5 mi · 9 min · School Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Church Street

    1760 ft · 35 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Phillips Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Phillips Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Weld Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Weld Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rangeley Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Rangeley Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    11.8 mi · 18 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    528 ft · 23 sec · Pond Street

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    129 m · 19 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
15 mi · 30%
Weld Road
14.1 mi · 28%
Rangeley Road
8.3 mi · 16%
Phillips Road
5.95 mi · 12%
School Street
4.96 mi · 10%
Church Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
35.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phillips
00h 34m from North Jay
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

67 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Berlin, New Hampshire

78 mi away
318 Glen Ave
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Wiscasset, Maine

106 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

North Conway, NH

106 mi away
2760 White Mountain Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Jay and Rangeley. Straight-line distance: 35.11 mi (56.51 km).

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#1 North Jay

North Jay is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.5472900, -70.2381200
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rangeley

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates44.9664400, -70.6428500
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.238, 44.547294)
End: High Street (-70.642795, 44.966496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.8 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.20
3.6 gal · 13.6 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Jay and Rangeley. The current time is 09:46:58.

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.