How far is Packards, ME from Guilford, ME?

The driving distance from Packards, ME to Guilford, ME is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
48.39 mi
01h 09m
Flight
30.56 mi
49.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.56 mi
Kilometers
49.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.39 mi
Kilometers
77.87 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 6:21 PM EDT
Return by in Packards
Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Packards
2026-04-15T17:11
Arrive Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 6:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Packards
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Milo
ME

Human settlement in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States of America

From Packards
22.5 mi
00h 34m
To Guilford
25.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Packards and Guilford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Packards and Guilford.

  1. 1

    Start on Unnamed 2 Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Unnamed 2 Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Davis Street

    14.6 mi · 22 min · Davis Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Milo Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Milo Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Street

    141 m · 13 sec · North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Water Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Water Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Packards and Guilford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Davis Street
14.6 mi · 30%
Milo Road
8.62 mi · 18%
Water Street
5.48 mi · 11%
Main Road
3.89 mi · 8%
Park Street
3.79 mi · 8%
Main Street
3.36 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Davis Street

Turn left onto Davis Street

14.6 mi · 00h 22m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milo
00h 34m from Packards
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Packards and Chance Light Rain near Guilford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Packards to Guilford?

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Milo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Packards and 25.9 miles from Guilford.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Packards and Chance Light Rain near Guilford.

Stop Ideas Near Milo

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

46 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

50 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

88 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

92 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Packards and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 30.56 mi (49.18 km).

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#1 Packards

Packards is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.4811600, -68.9389300
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Guilford

#2 Guilford

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,468
Coordinates45.1689400, -69.3844900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Bed (-68.940631, 45.479057)
End: Water Street (-69.384641, 45.169224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.49
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.75 $13.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $4.86 $8.31 $16.61
Diesel $6.00 $10.25 $20.51

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Packards and Guilford. The current time is 17:11:12.

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.