How far is Heron Island, ME from Boothbay, ME?

The driving distance from Heron Island, ME to Boothbay, ME is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.4 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.6 mi
7.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.6 mi
Kilometers
7.41 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.4 mi
Kilometers
10.3 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boothbay
Sat, Apr 18, 12:03 PM EDT
Return by in Heron Island
Sat, Apr 18, 12:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heron Island
2026-04-18T11:49
Arrive Boothbay
Sat, Apr 18, 12:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Heron Island
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Bristol
ME

Town in Maine

From Heron Island
3.3 mi
00h 06m
To Boothbay
3.1 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Heron Island Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Saturday
Using Boothbay Harbor as the closest live forecast in the Lincoln County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Heron Island and Boothbay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Heron Island and Boothbay.

  1. 1

    Start on King Phillips Trail

    1 mi · 4 min · King Phillips Trail

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ocean Point Road

    4.3 mi · 10 min · Ocean Point Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Townsend Ave

    1.5 km · 2 min · Townsend Ave

  4. 4

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    966 ft · 28 sec · Wiscasset Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boothbay Circle

    28 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Wiscasset Road

    159 m · 15 sec · Wiscasset Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Heron Island and Boothbay.

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Point Road
4.26 mi · 67%
King Phillips Trail
1.05 mi · 16%
Townsend Ave
0.94 mi · 15%
Wiscasset Road
0.29 mi · 5%
Boothbay Circle
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Ocean Point Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Ocean Point Road

4.26 mi · 00h 10m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
4.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bristol
00h 06m from Heron Island
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Heron Island and Mostly Cloudy near Boothbay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Heron Island to Boothbay?

The road trip is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

South Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Heron Island and 3.1 miles from Boothbay.

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

The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Heron Island and Mostly Cloudy near Boothbay.

Stop Ideas Near South Bristol

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

18 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

19 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Bath, Maine

22 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

30 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heron Island and Boothbay. Straight-line distance: 4.6 mi (7.41 km).

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#1 Heron Island

Heron Island is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.8303600, -69.5669900
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Boothbay

#2 Boothbay

Town in Maine

Population3,203
Coordinates43.8764700, -69.6336600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: (-69.577179, 43.834799)
End: Boothbay Road (-69.633707, 43.876521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.85 L · about $0.87
Round trip
$1.74
0.44 gal · 1.7 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.87 $1.74
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.98 $1.96
Premium $4.86 $1.07 $2.14
Diesel $6.00 $1.32 $2.64

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 Heron Island and Boothbay. The current time is 11:49:40.

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.