How far is Falmouth, ME from Oakland, ME?

The driving distance from Falmouth, ME to Oakland, ME is about 67 miles (107.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.98 mi
01h 19m
Flight
61.67 mi
99.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.67 mi
Kilometers
99.25 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.98 mi
Kilometers
107.79 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-04-23T04:15
Arrive Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Falmouth
33.5 mi
00h 39m
To Oakland
33.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.6 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    21.3 mi · 23 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 104

    1427 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trafton Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Trafton Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Middle Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Middle Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Libby Hill Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · Libby Hill Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Libby Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bucknam Road
42.2 mi · 63%
Maine Turnpike
21.3 mi · 32%
Trafton Road
1.59 mi · 2%
Middle Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Libby Hill Road
0.59 mi · 1%
104
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Bucknam Road

Merge slight left

41.6 mi · 00h 47m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 39m from Falmouth
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Falmouth and Chance Rain Showers near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Falmouth and 33.5 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Falmouth and Chance Rain Showers near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 61.67 mi (99.25 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

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

#2 Oakland

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

Population6,341
Coordinates44.5403400, -69.7219900
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Falmouth (-70.24199, 43.72953)
End: Oakland (-69.72199, 44.54034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.95 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.72 gal · 17.9 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.52 $21.04
Premium $4.86 $11.46 $22.93
Diesel $6.00 $14.15 $28.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and Oakland. The current time is 04:15:33.

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.