How far is Burnham, ME from Unity, ME?
The driving distance from Burnham, ME to Unity, ME is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burnham and Unity.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnham and Unity.
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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
3.4 mi · 5 min · Bangor Road
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Continue on Main Street
2459 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnham and Unity.
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.
Troy Road
Turn sharp left onto Troy Road
6.08 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Burnham and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Unity.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burnham to Unity?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Burnham and 3.9 miles from Unity.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Burnham and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Unity.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
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 Troy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burnham and Unity. Straight-line distance: 7.26 mi (11.69 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 Unity
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.6111800, -69.3344900 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-69.334381, 44.611123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
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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