How far is Burnham, ME from Belfast, ME?
The driving distance from Burnham, ME to Belfast, ME is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burnham and Belfast.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnham and Belfast.
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Start on North Main Street
31 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Troy Road
6.1 mi · 15 min · Troy Road
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Continue on Burnham Road
1 mi · 2 min · Burnham Road
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Turn right onto Detroit Road
45 m · 3 sec · Detroit Road
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Continue on Detroit Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Detroit Road
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Turn right onto Bangor Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bangor Road
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Turn left onto Thorndike Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Thorndike Road
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Continue on Unity Road
2723 ft · 54 sec · Unity Road
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Continue on Mount View Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mount View Road
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Continue on Knox Ridge North
1.3 mi · 2 min · Knox Ridge North
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Turn left onto Belfast Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · Belfast Road
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Continue on Bear Trap Highway
3118 ft · 1 min · Bear Trap Highway
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Continue on Waterville Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road
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Continue on Waldo Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Waldo Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
932 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
34 m · 2 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnham and Belfast.
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.
Belfast Road
Turn left onto Belfast Road
7.38 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Burnham and Mostly Sunny near Belfast.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burnham to Belfast?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 Burnham and 17.3 miles from Belfast.
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 4:58 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 Mostly Sunny around Burnham and Mostly Sunny near Belfast.
Stop Ideas Near Thorndike
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thorndike.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burnham and Belfast. Straight-line distance: 27.75 mi (44.66 km).
#1 Burnham
Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,243 |
| Coordinates | 44.6928400, -69.4275500 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belfast
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 6,708 |
| Coordinates | 44.4259100, -69.0064200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-69.006367, 44.425984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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