How far is Berwick, ME from Waterville, ME?

The driving distance from Berwick, ME to Waterville, ME is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
119.5 mi
02h 01m
Flight
107.99 mi
173.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.99 mi
Kilometers
173.79 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.5 mi
Kilometers
192.32 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Berwick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwick
2026-04-23T08:04
Arrive Waterville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwick
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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Berwick
59.7 mi
01h 00m
To Waterville
59.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Berwick and Waterville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwick and Waterville.

  1. 1

    Start on Rochester Street

    16 m · 9 sec · Rochester Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Hill

    60 m · 9 sec · Saw Mill Hill

  3. 3

    Turn left onto School Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · School Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Somersworth Road

    1785 ft · 44 sec · Somersworth Road

  5. 5

    Continue on School Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · School Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Somersworth Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Somersworth Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    2371 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Wells Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Berwick Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sanford Road

    3133 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    93 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland

    897 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Silver Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Silver Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Elm Street

    2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Post Office Square

    13 m · 2 sec · Post Office Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwick and Waterville.

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 44%
Maine Turnpike
48.3 mi · 40%
North Berwick Road
5.16 mi · 4%
School Street
4.59 mi · 4%
Somersworth Road
2.57 mi · 2%
Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

52.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
01h 00m from Berwick
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Berwick and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waterville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwick to Waterville?

The road trip is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Berwick and 59.8 miles from Waterville.

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

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.65 one way or $33.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Berwick and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waterville.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwick and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 107.99 mi (173.79 km).

Berwick

#1 Berwick

Town in Maine

Population7,996
Coordinates43.2659200, -70.8645000
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Waterville

#2 Waterville

City in Maine, United States

Population16,579
Coordinates44.5520100, -69.6317100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Street (-70.864367, 43.265955)
End: Elm Street (-69.631853, 44.55206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.96 L · about $16.65
Round trip
$33.30
8.44 gal · 31.92 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.65 $33.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.81 $37.62
Premium $4.86 $20.50 $41.00
Diesel $6.00 $25.31 $50.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwick and Waterville. The current time is 08:04:20.

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.