How far is North Jay, ME from Wilton, ME?

The driving distance from North Jay, ME to Wilton, ME is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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
3.36 mi
00h 06m
Flight
3.19 mi
5.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.19 mi
Kilometers
5.13 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.36 mi
Kilometers
5.4 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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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 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in North Jay
Thu, Apr 16, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Jay
2026-04-16T09:47
Arrive Wilton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Jay
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
Jay
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From North Jay
1.9 mi
00h 03m
To Wilton
1.5 mi
00h 03m

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
59°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Jay and Wilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Jay and Wilton.

  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

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Jay and Wilton.

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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
205.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
3.25 mi · 97%
US Route 2 East
0.31 mi · 9%
United States Highway 2
0.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Start on Main Street

2.34 mi · 00h 03m

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 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
3.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jay
00h 03m from North Jay
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Jay and Chance Rain Showers near Wilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Jay to Wilton?

The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

Jay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from North Jay and 1.5 miles from Wilton.

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

The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.47 one way or $0.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Jay and Chance Rain Showers near Wilton.

Stop Ideas Near Jay

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

37 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

70 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

71 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

73 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Jay and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 3.19 mi (5.13 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
Wilton

#2 Wilton

Town in Maine

Population3,929
Coordinates44.5928400, -70.2281200
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.238, 44.547294)
End: Main Street (-70.228042, 44.592783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.45 L · about $0.47
Round trip
$0.95
0.24 gal · 0.9 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.47 $0.95
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.53 $1.07
Premium $4.86 $0.58 $1.17
Diesel $6.00 $0.72 $1.44

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 Wilton. The current time is 09:47:33.

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.