How far is Pittsfield, ME from Lower Mill, ME?

The driving distance from Pittsfield, ME to Lower Mill, ME is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
28.24 mi
00h 46m
Flight
18.14 mi
29.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.14 mi
Kilometers
29.2 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.24 mi
Kilometers
45.45 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lower Mill
Wed, Apr 15, 3:10 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Wed, Apr 15, 3:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-04-15T14:24
Arrive Lower Mill
Wed, Apr 15, 3:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
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
Canaan
ME

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

From Pittsfield
14.1 mi
00h 23m
To Lower Mill
14.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
61°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsfield and Lower Mill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsfield and Lower Mill.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    590 ft · 13 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Street

    655 ft · 13 sec · Forest Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hartland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Ell Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Canaan Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Canaan Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Canaan Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Water Street

    3225 ft · 2 min · Water Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto High Street

    603 ft · 19 sec · High Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Beckwith Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Beckwith Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wood Road

    1.7 mi · 6 min · Wood Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lower Mills Road

    1368 ft · 1 min · Lower Mills Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lower Mills Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield and Lower Mill.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Canaan Road
11.1 mi · 39%
Main Street
5.34 mi · 19%
Beckwith Road
2.72 mi · 10%
North Avenue
2.72 mi · 10%
Ell Hill Road
1.82 mi · 6%
Wood Road
1.68 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Canaan Road

Continue on Canaan Road

6.37 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canaan
00h 23m from Pittsfield
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Pittsfield and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Lower Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsfield to Lower Mill?

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Canaan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Pittsfield and 14.2 miles from Lower Mill.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.95 one way or $7.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Pittsfield and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Lower Mill.

Stop Ideas Near Canaan

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

49 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Bangor, Maine

59 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

62 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and Lower Mill. Straight-line distance: 18.14 mi (29.2 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population4,003
Coordinates44.7825600, -69.3833800
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lower Mill

Lower Mill is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.8528400, -69.7400500
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsfield (-69.38338, 44.78256)
End: Lower Mill (-69.74005, 44.85284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $3.95
Round trip
$7.89
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.95 $7.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.46 $8.91
Premium $4.86 $4.86 $9.72
Diesel $6.00 $6.00 $11.99

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 Pittsfield and Lower Mill. The current time is 14:24:03.

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.