How far is Falmouth, ME from North Bath, ME?

The driving distance from Falmouth, ME to North Bath, ME is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.75 mi
00h 40m
Flight
25.54 mi
41.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.54 mi
Kilometers
41.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.75 mi
Kilometers
51.1 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bath
Sat, May 2, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Sat, May 2, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-05-02T04:50
Arrive North Bath
Sat, May 2, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Falmouth
15.4 mi
00h 20m
To North Bath
16.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and North Bath.

  1. 1

    Start on Falmouth Road

    37 m · 10 sec · Falmouth Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Bucknam Road

    2231 ft · 1 min · Bucknam Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    986 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Mill Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 209: Phippsburg

    142 m · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.7 mi · 6 min · High Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Harward Street

    865 ft · 38 sec · Harward Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harward Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bucknam Road
18 mi · 57%
Mill Street
8.45 mi · 27%
High Street
1.7 mi · 5%
US 1
1.31 mi · 4%
Pleasant Street
1.16 mi · 4%
Harward Street
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bucknam Road

Merge slight left

17.4 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 20m from Falmouth
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Falmouth and Mostly Sunny near North Bath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Falmouth to North Bath?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Falmouth and 16.3 miles from North Bath.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Falmouth and Mostly Sunny near North Bath.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and North Bath. Straight-line distance: 25.54 mi (41.1 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Bath

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

Population9,363
Coordinates43.9348000, -69.8158800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Falmouth Road (-70.241976, 43.729503)
End: Harward Street (-69.815942, 43.934968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.42
Round trip
$8.84
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.42 $8.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.99 $9.98
Premium $4.86 $5.44 $10.88
Diesel $6.00 $6.72 $13.43

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and North Bath. The current time is 04:50:51.

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.