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

The driving distance from Heron Island, ME to Whitefield, ME is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.65 mi
00h 49m
Flight
23.65 mi
38.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.65 mi
Kilometers
38.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.65 mi
Kilometers
49.32 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitefield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 PM EDT
Return by in Heron Island
Sat, Apr 18, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heron Island
2026-04-18T11:48
Arrive Whitefield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heron Island
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wiscasset
ME

Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States

From Heron Island
15.3 mi
00h 24m
To Whitefield
15.3 mi
00h 24m

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
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Whitefield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Boothbay Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2201 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Federal Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Alna Road

    8.4 mi · 20 min · Alna Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pittston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alna Road
8.44 mi · 28%
Wiscasset Road
8.36 mi · 27%
Boothbay Road
4.65 mi · 15%
Ocean Point Road
4.26 mi · 14%
Federal Street
1.45 mi · 5%
Route 1
1.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alna Road

Continue on Alna Road

8.44 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiscasset
00h 24m from Heron Island
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Heron Island and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Wiscasset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Heron Island and 15.3 miles from Whitefield.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Heron Island and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitefield.

Stop Ideas Near Wiscasset

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

2 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

11 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Bath, Maine

16 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

24 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heron Island and Whitefield. Straight-line distance: 23.65 mi (38.06 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
Whitefield

#2 Whitefield

City in Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,281
Coordinates44.1700700, -69.6253200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-69.577179, 43.834799)
End: Pittston Road (-69.625311, 44.169986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
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 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.81 $9.63
Premium $4.86 $5.25 $10.49
Diesel $6.00 $6.48 $12.95

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 Whitefield. The current time is 11:48:27.

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.