How far is Belfast, ME from Burnham, ME?

The driving distance from Belfast, ME to Burnham, ME is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
34.57 mi
01h 06m
Flight
27.75 mi
44.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.75 mi
Kilometers
44.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.57 mi
Kilometers
55.63 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burnham
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Belfast
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belfast
2026-04-18T09:23
Arrive Burnham
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belfast
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Thorndike
ME

Human settlement in United States of America

From Belfast
17.3 mi
00h 33m
To Burnham
17.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Belfast Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Saturday
Using Searsport as the closest live forecast in the Waldo County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belfast and Burnham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belfast and Burnham.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    796 ft · 27 sec · Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Waldo Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Waldo Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Waterville Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bear Trap Highway

    3118 ft · 1 min · Bear Trap Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Belfast Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Belfast Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Knox Ridge North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Knox Ridge North

  8. 8

    Continue on Mount View Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mount View Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Unity Road

    2723 ft · 54 sec · Unity Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Thorndike Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Thorndike Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bangor Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bangor Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Detroit Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Detroit Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Detroit Road

    45 m · 6 sec · Detroit Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Burnham Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Burnham Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Troy Road

    6.1 mi · 15 min · Troy Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto North Main Street

    31 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belfast and Burnham.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belfast Road
7.38 mi · 21%
Waterville Road
6.14 mi · 18%
Troy Road
6.08 mi · 18%
Thorndike Road
3.45 mi · 10%
Bangor Road
2.95 mi · 9%
Mount View Road
2.12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Belfast Road

Continue on Belfast Road

7.38 mi · 00h 13m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorndike
00h 33m from Belfast
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Belfast and Mostly Cloudy near Burnham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belfast to Burnham?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Thorndike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Belfast and 17.3 miles from Burnham.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Belfast and Mostly Cloudy near Burnham.

Stop Ideas Near Thorndike

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

27 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

32 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

39 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Bangor, Maine

45 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belfast and Burnham. Straight-line distance: 27.75 mi (44.66 km).

Belfast

#1 Belfast

City in Maine, United States

Population6,708
Coordinates44.4259100, -69.0064200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Burnham

#2 Burnham

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,243
Coordinates44.6928400, -69.4275500
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Belfast (-69.00642, 44.42591)
End: Burnham (-69.42755, 44.69284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.63
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.81 $9.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.44 $10.88
Premium $4.86 $5.93 $11.85
Diesel $6.00 $7.32 $14.63

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Belfast and Burnham. The current time is 09:23:38.

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.