How far is Falmouth, ME from Berwick, ME?

The driving distance from Falmouth, ME to Berwick, ME is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
51.17 mi
01h 10m
Flight
44.71 mi
71.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.71 mi
Kilometers
71.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.17 mi
Kilometers
82.35 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwick
Sat, Apr 18, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Sat, Apr 18, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-04-18T05:09
Arrive Berwick
Sat, Apr 18, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
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
Biddeford
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Falmouth
25.5 mi
00h 35m
To Berwick
25.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Falmouth Road

    37 m · 10 sec · Falmouth Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Bucknam Road

    1273 ft · 40 sec · Bucknam Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1400 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    23.8 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford

    2472 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sanford Road

    3209 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Berwick Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Wells Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    2454 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Somersworth Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Somersworth Road

  13. 13

    Continue on School Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · School Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Somersworth Road

    1785 ft · 44 sec · Somersworth Road

  15. 15

    Continue on School Street

    2907 ft · 1 min · School Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wilson Street

    821 ft · 31 sec · Wilson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sullivan Street

    730 ft · 33 sec · Sullivan Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rochester Street

    145 m · 18 sec · Rochester Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rochester Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
23.8 mi · 46%
Bucknam Road
11.8 mi · 23%
North Berwick Road
5.15 mi · 10%
School Street
4.43 mi · 9%
Somersworth Road
2.57 mi · 5%
Wells Street
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

23.8 mi · 00h 25m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biddeford
00h 35m from Falmouth
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Falmouth and Mostly Cloudy near Berwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Falmouth and 25.6 miles from Berwick.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Falmouth and Mostly Cloudy near Berwick.

Stop Ideas Near Biddeford

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

7 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

23 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Berwick. Straight-line distance: 44.71 mi (71.96 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Berwick

#2 Berwick

Town in Maine

Population7,996
Coordinates43.2659200, -70.8645000
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Falmouth (-70.24199, 43.72953)
End: Berwick (-70.8645, 43.26592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.28
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.14 $14.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.07 $16.13
Premium $4.86 $8.79 $17.59
Diesel $6.00 $10.85 $21.71

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 Falmouth and Berwick. The current time is 05:09:09.

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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.