How far is Heron Island, ME from Jefferson, ME?
The driving distance from Heron Island, ME to Jefferson, ME is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Heron Island and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heron Island and Jefferson.
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Start on King Phillips Trail
1 mi · 4 min · King Phillips Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ocean Point Road
4.3 mi · 10 min · Ocean Point Road
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Turn right onto Townsend Ave
1.5 km · 2 min · Townsend Ave
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Continue on Wiscasset Road
966 ft · 28 sec · Wiscasset Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boothbay Circle
28 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road
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Exit the rotary onto Wiscasset Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road
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Continue on Boothbay Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Boothbay Road
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Turn slight right onto Cross Road
1029 ft · 20 sec · Cross Road
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Turn right onto Route 1
7.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 1
4.7 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Turn left onto East Pond Road
6.9 mi · 17 min · East Pond Road
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Turn left onto Waldoboro Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Waldoboro Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
2362 ft · 47 sec · Washington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Heron Island and Jefferson.
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.
Route 1
Turn right onto Route 1
7.4 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Heron Island and Partly Sunny near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Heron Island to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Newcastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Heron Island and 22.2 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Heron Island and Partly Sunny near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Newcastle
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 Newcastle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Heron Island and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 26.62 mi (42.84 km).
#1 Heron Island
Heron Island is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8303600, -69.5669900 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,470 |
| Coordinates | 44.2067400, -69.4525400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Road (-69.452785, 44.206787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $3.95 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
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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