How far is Garland, ME from Orono, ME?
The driving distance from Garland, ME to Orono, ME is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Orono.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Orono.
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Start on Dexter Road
82 m · 8 sec · Dexter Road
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Turn right onto Corinth Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Corinth Road
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Continue on Garland Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Garland Road
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Turn left onto Exeter Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Exeter Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Main Road
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Continue on Broadway
11.3 mi · 21 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp left
1281 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kelly Road, Orono
1289 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Kelley Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Kelley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
70 m · 16 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Orono.
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.
Broadway
Continue on Broadway
11.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Garland and Areas Of Fog near Orono.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Orono?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Kenduskeag is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Garland and 17.1 miles from Orono.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.12 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Garland and Areas Of Fog near Orono.
Stop Ideas Near Kenduskeag
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 Kenduskeag.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Orono. Straight-line distance: 26.17 mi (42.12 km).
#1 Garland
Place in Maine
| Population | 1,046 |
| Coordinates | 45.0384000, -69.1603200 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orono
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 10,636 |
| Coordinates | 44.8831200, -68.6719800 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orono (-68.67198, 44.88312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 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 | $4.23 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $7.73 | $15.47 |
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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