How far is Pembroke, ME from Calais, ME?

The driving distance from Pembroke, ME to Calais, ME is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
21.38 mi
00h 30m
Flight
16.85 mi
27.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.85 mi
Kilometers
27.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.38 mi
Kilometers
34.4 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calais
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke
Thu, Apr 16, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke
2026-04-16T04:01
Arrive Calais
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke
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
Charlotte
ME

Town in Washington County, Maine, United States

From Pembroke
10.9 mi
00h 15m
To Calais
10.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pembroke Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Thursday
Using Woodland as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
Calais Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Thursday
Using Woodland as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke and Calais.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke and Calais.

  1. 1

    Start on Old County Road

    91 m · 20 sec · Old County Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Liberty Hill Road

    152 m · 27 sec · Liberty Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto High Street

    2010 ft · 2 min · High Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Route 1

    1 mi · 2 min · US Route 1

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ayers Junction Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Ayers Junction Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Charlotte Road

    10.8 mi · 18 min · Charlotte Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baring Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Baring Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Baring Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Baring Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street

    2674 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1422 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Germain Street

    137 m · 20 sec · Germain Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Germain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke and Calais.

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
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charlotte Road
10.8 mi · 51%
Ayers Junction Road
6.13 mi · 29%
Baring Street
1.63 mi · 8%
North Street
1.34 mi · 6%
US Route 1
1.02 mi · 5%
High Street
0.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charlotte Road

Turn right onto Charlotte Road

10.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte
00h 15m from Pembroke
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers leaving Pembroke and Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers near Calais.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke to Calais?

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Pembroke and 10.4 miles from Calais.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers around Pembroke and Areas Of Fog then Widespread Rain Showers near Calais.

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

113 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Calais. Straight-line distance: 16.85 mi (27.12 km).

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#1 Pembroke

Town in Maine, United States

Population796
Coordinates44.9536900, -67.1619300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Calais

#2 Calais

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population3,026
Coordinates45.1837600, -67.2766200
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Old County Road (-67.161889, 44.953604)
End: Germain Street (-67.276476, 45.183691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.00
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.00 $6.00
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.39 $6.77
Premium $4.86 $3.69 $7.38
Diesel $6.00 $4.56 $9.12

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 Pembroke and Calais. The current time is 04:01:24.

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.