How far is Boothbay, ME from Somerville, ME?

The driving distance from Boothbay, ME to Somerville, ME is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
40.41 mi
01h 17m
Flight
30.75 mi
49.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.75 mi
Kilometers
49.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.41 mi
Kilometers
65.03 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:38 PM EDT
Return by in Boothbay
Sat, Apr 18, 5:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boothbay
2026-04-18T15:20
Arrive Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boothbay
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
Nobleboro
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Boothbay
20.2 mi
00h 38m
To Somerville
20.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boothbay and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boothbay and Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Wiscasset Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Boothbay Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Boothbay Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cross Road

    1029 ft · 20 sec · Cross Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Route 1

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 1

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Pond Road

    6.9 mi · 17 min · East Pond Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Waldoboro Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Waldoboro Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Jefferson Road

    1297 ft · 32 sec · Jefferson Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fitch Road

    1.7 mi · 6 min · Fitch Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Washington Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · West Washington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Patricktown Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Patricktown Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Somerville Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Somerville Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Somerville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boothbay and Somerville.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 1
12.1 mi · 30%
East Pond Road
6.95 mi · 17%
Wiscasset Road
4.83 mi · 12%
Boothbay Road
4.47 mi · 11%
West Washington Road
3.41 mi · 8%
Patricktown Road
2.42 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Route 1

Turn right onto Route 1

7.4 mi · 00h 10m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nobleboro
00h 38m from Boothbay
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Boothbay and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boothbay to Somerville?

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Nobleboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Boothbay and 20.2 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Boothbay and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Nobleboro

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

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

BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

6 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

8 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

19 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Rockland, Maine

30 mi away
517A Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boothbay and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 30.75 mi (49.49 km).

Boothbay

#1 Boothbay

Town in Maine

Population3,203
Coordinates43.8764700, -69.6336600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

Town in Lincoln County, Maine, USA

Population569
Coordinates44.3092400, -69.4889300
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Boothbay (-69.63366, 43.87647)
End: Somerville (-69.48893, 44.30924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.37 $12.75
Premium $4.86 $6.95 $13.89
Diesel $6.00 $8.58 $17.15

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 Boothbay and Somerville. The current time is 15:20:44.

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.