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

The driving distance from Rangeley, ME to North Jay, ME is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.19 mi
01h 19m
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
49.19 mi
Kilometers
79.16 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Jay
Thu, Apr 16, 12:34 PM EDT
Return by in Rangeley
Thu, Apr 16, 1:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rangeley
2026-04-16T11:15
Arrive North Jay
Thu, Apr 16, 12:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rangeley
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
Phillips
ME

Location in Maine

From Rangeley
24.5 mi
00h 39m
To North Jay
24.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    129 m · 19 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Pond Street

    528 ft · 29 sec · Pond Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    11.8 mi · 18 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Rangeley Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Rangeley Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Weld Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Weld Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Phillips Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Phillips Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Street

    1760 ft · 35 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Continue on School Street

    5 mi · 9 min · School Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Weld Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Weld Road

  10. 10

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Route 2 East

    1620 ft · 35 sec · US Route 2 East

  12. 12

    Continue on United States Highway 2

    153 m · 11 sec · United States Highway 2

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maine Route 4 Southbound

    952 ft · 21 sec · Maine Route 4 Southbound

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
14.8 mi · 30%
Weld Road
14.1 mi · 29%
Rangeley Road
8.3 mi · 17%
Phillips Road
5.95 mi · 12%
School Street
4.96 mi · 10%
Church Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn left onto 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
35.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phillips
00h 39m from Rangeley
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain leaving Rangeley and Chance Rain Showers near North Jay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 24.5 miles from Rangeley and 24.6 miles from North Jay.

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 14.1 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain around Rangeley and Chance Rain Showers near North Jay.

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 Rangeley and North Jay. Straight-line distance: 35.11 mi (56.51 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rangeley

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates44.9664400, -70.6428500
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Jay

North Jay is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.5472900, -70.2381200
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Rangeley (-70.64285, 44.96644)
End: North Jay (-70.23812, 44.54729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.57 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.48 gal · 13.14 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.76 $15.51
Premium $4.86 $8.45 $16.91
Diesel $6.00 $10.43 $20.87

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 Rangeley and North Jay. The current time is 11:15:47.

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.