How far is Skowhegan, ME from Jackman, ME?
The driving distance from Skowhegan, ME to Jackman, ME is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skowhegan and Jackman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skowhegan and Jackman.
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Start on Island Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Island Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
114 m · 16 sec · Water Street
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Take the exit left
40 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
131 m · 16 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
15.3 mi · 17 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Bingham Road
4.6 mi · 5 min · Bingham Road
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Continue on River Road
3029 ft · 39 sec · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Jackman Road
1836 ft · 24 sec · Jackman Road
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Continue on Canada Road
8.8 mi · 10 min · Canada Road
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Continue on US Route 201
32 mi · 36 min · US Route 201
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Continue on Main Street
7.7 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
75 m · 11 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn slight right onto Forest Street
56 m · 8 sec · Forest Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Skowhegan and Jackman.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US Route 201
Continue on US Route 201
32 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Skowhegan and Chance Rain Showers near Jackman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skowhegan to Jackman?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Caratunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Skowhegan and 36.2 miles from Jackman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Skowhegan and Chance Rain Showers near Jackman.
Stop Ideas Near Caratunk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caratunk.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skowhegan and Jackman. Straight-line distance: 64.82 mi (104.31 km).
#1 Skowhegan
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 8,238 |
| Coordinates | 44.7650600, -69.7192200 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackman
Town in Somerset, Maine, USA
| Population | 813 |
| Coordinates | 45.6239400, -70.2545100 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackman (-70.25451, 45.62394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.44 | $24.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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