How far is Heron Island, ME from Waldoboro, ME?
The driving distance from Heron Island, ME to Waldoboro, ME is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Lincoln County, 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 Waldoboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heron Island and Waldoboro.
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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
5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Atlantic Highway
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
2810 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Heron Island and Waldoboro.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Heron Island and Mostly Cloudy near Waldoboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Heron Island to Waldoboro?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Wiscasset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Heron Island and 15.7 miles from Waldoboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Heron Island and Mostly Cloudy near Waldoboro.
Stop Ideas Near Wiscasset
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 Wiscasset.
Wiscasset, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Bath, Maine
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Heron Island and Waldoboro. Straight-line distance: 20.64 mi (33.21 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 Waldoboro
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 5,078 |
| Coordinates | 44.0953600, -69.3756000 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-69.375608, 44.095334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
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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