How far is Greenbush, ME from Hampden, ME?

The driving distance from Greenbush, ME to Hampden, ME is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
30.01 mi
00h 40m
Flight
24.92 mi
40.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.92 mi
Kilometers
40.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.01 mi
Kilometers
48.29 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampden
Mon, Jun 1, 8:01 PM EDT
Return by in Greenbush
Mon, Jun 1, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbush
2026-06-01T19:21
Arrive Hampden
Mon, Jun 1, 8:01 PM 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
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenbush
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
Orono
ME

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

From Greenbush
15.1 mi
00h 20m
To Hampden
14.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenbush and Hampden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenbush and Hampden.

  1. 1

    Start on Lower River Road

    114 m · 22 sec · Lower River Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3037 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Stillwater Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    943 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cold Brook Road, Hermon, Hampden

    930 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Cold Brook Road, Hermon, Hampden

    95 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Coldbrook Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Coldbrook Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    543 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    2421 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canoe Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbush and Hampden.

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stillwater Avenue
15.7 mi · 52%
Main Road
9.79 mi · 33%
Coldbrook Road
2.46 mi · 8%
Center Street
0.98 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.58 mi · 2%
Western Avenue
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Stillwater Avenue

Merge slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orono
00h 20m from Greenbush
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Greenbush and Mostly Clear near Hampden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenbush to Hampden?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 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?

Orono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Greenbush and 14.9 miles from Hampden.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Greenbush and Mostly Clear near Hampden.

Stop Ideas Near Orono

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

2 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

13 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

50 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

58 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbush and Hampden. Straight-line distance: 24.92 mi (40.11 km).

Greenbush

#1 Greenbush

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,519
Coordinates45.0803400, -68.6508600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Hampden

#2 Hampden

Town in Maine, United States of America

Population7,513
Coordinates44.7445200, -68.8369800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower River Road (-68.650836, 45.080316)
End: Canoe Club Road (-68.836901, 44.744775)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $4.18
Round trip
$8.36
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.18 $8.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.72 $9.45
Premium $4.86 $5.15 $10.30
Diesel $6.00 $6.36 $12.71

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenbush and Hampden. The current time is 19:21:07.

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.