How far is Skowhegan, ME from Tarratine, ME?

The driving distance from Skowhegan, ME to Tarratine, ME is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.23 mi
01h 56m
Flight
59.2 mi
95.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.2 mi
Kilometers
95.27 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.23 mi
Kilometers
135.55 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tarratine
Wed, Apr 15, 2:27 PM EDT
Return by in Skowhegan
Wed, Apr 15, 4:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skowhegan
2026-04-15T12:30
Arrive Tarratine
Wed, Apr 15, 2:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Skowhegan
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
Caratunk
ME

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

From Skowhegan
42.1 mi
00h 58m
To Tarratine
42.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
56°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Skowhegan and Tarratine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Skowhegan and Tarratine.

  1. 1

    Start on Island Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Island Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Water Street

    114 m · 16 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    40 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    131 m · 16 sec · Commercial Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    15.3 mi · 17 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bingham Road

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Bingham Road

  8. 8

    Continue on River Road

    3029 ft · 39 sec · River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Jackman Road

    1836 ft · 24 sec · Jackman Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Canada Road

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Canada Road

  12. 12

    Continue on US Route 201

    32 mi · 36 min · US Route 201

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Route 6 Cutoff

    3.3 mi · 13 min · Route 6 Cutoff

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Long Pond Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Long Pond Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 6

    6.6 mi · 12 min · State Route 6

  17. 17

    Continue on Jackman Road

    2925 ft · 59 sec · Jackman Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Tarratine Road

    767 ft · 34 sec · Tarratine Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tarratine Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Skowhegan and Tarratine.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 201
32 mi · 38%
South Main Street
15.3 mi · 18%
Canada Road
8.78 mi · 10%
Long Pond Road
7.29 mi · 9%
State Route 6
6.63 mi · 8%
Bingham Road
4.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caratunk
00h 58m from Skowhegan
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Skowhegan and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Tarratine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Skowhegan to Tarratine?

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 42.1 miles from Skowhegan and 42.1 miles from Tarratine.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Skowhegan and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Tarratine.

Stop Ideas Near Caratunk

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

99 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bangor, Maine

103 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

110 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Belfast, Maine

118 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Skowhegan and Tarratine. Straight-line distance: 59.2 mi (95.27 km).

Skowhegan

#1 Skowhegan

Town in Maine, USA

Population8,238
Coordinates44.7650600, -69.7192200
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tarratine

Tarratine is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.6169900, -69.8483900
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Skowhegan (-69.71922, 44.76506)
End: Tarratine (-69.84839, 45.61699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.25 L · about $11.72
Round trip
$23.43
5.94 gal · 22.5 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.72 $23.43
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.24 $26.47
Premium $4.86 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $6.00 $17.81 $35.62

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 Skowhegan and Tarratine. The current time is 12:30:44.

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.