How far is Bristol, ME from Heron Island, ME?
The driving distance from Bristol, ME to Heron Island, ME is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lincoln 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 Bristol and Heron Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Heron Island.
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Start on Bristol Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Bristol Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2175 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2729 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Route 1
5 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Turn left onto Cross Road
959 ft · 19 sec · Cross Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boothbay Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Boothbay Road
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Continue on Wiscasset Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boothbay Circle
22 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road
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Exit the rotary onto Wiscasset Road
980 ft · 30 sec · Wiscasset Road
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Continue on Townsend Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Townsend Avenue
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Turn left onto Ocean Point Road
4.3 mi · 10 min · Ocean Point Road
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Turn left onto King Phillips Trail
819 ft · 36 sec · King Phillips Trail
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Continue on King Phillips Trail
1.4 km · 3 min · King Phillips Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · King Phillips Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Heron Island.
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.
Bristol Road
Start on Bristol Road
5.7 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Heron Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Heron Island?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Edgecomb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Bristol and 13.9 miles from Heron Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Heron Island.
Stop Ideas Near Edgecomb
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Heron Island. Straight-line distance: 9.25 mi (14.88 km).
#1 Bristol
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,796 |
| Coordinates | 43.9575800, -69.5092100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Heron Island
Heron Island is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8303600, -69.5669900 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heron Island (-69.56699, 43.83036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
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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