How far is Norridgewock, ME from Palmyra, ME?

The driving distance from Norridgewock, ME to Palmyra, ME is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
25.79 mi
00h 33m
Flight
23.1 mi
37.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.1 mi
Kilometers
37.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.79 mi
Kilometers
41.51 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmyra
Wed, Jun 10, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in Norridgewock
Wed, Jun 10, 3:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norridgewock
2026-06-10T14:32
Arrive Palmyra
Wed, Jun 10, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norridgewock
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
Canaan
ME

Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America

From Norridgewock
12.9 mi
00h 16m
To Palmyra
12.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norridgewock and Palmyra.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norridgewock and Palmyra.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    149 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Skowhegan Road

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Skowhegan Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Front Street

    2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    63 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Island Avenue

    1184 ft · 33 sec · Island Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Water Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Water Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Canaan Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Canaan Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Canaan Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norridgewock and Palmyra.

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Canaan Road
11.1 mi · 43%
Main Street
8.52 mi · 33%
Skowhegan Road
3.06 mi · 12%
West Front Street
1.97 mi · 8%
Water Street
0.95 mi · 4%
Island Avenue
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Canaan Road

Continue on Canaan Road

6.37 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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canaan
00h 16m from Norridgewock
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norridgewock and Partly Sunny near Palmyra.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norridgewock to Palmyra?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Canaan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Norridgewock and 12.9 miles from Palmyra.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norridgewock and Partly Sunny near Palmyra.

Stop Ideas Near Canaan

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

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

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Augusta, ME

49 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
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Bangor, Maine

59 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

62 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norridgewock and Palmyra. Straight-line distance: 23.1 mi (37.18 km).

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#1 Norridgewock

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population3,227
Coordinates44.7131200, -69.7906100
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
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#2 Palmyra

Town in Maine

Population1,979
Coordinates44.8464500, -69.3586600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-69.79062, 44.713027)
End: US 2 (-69.358627, 44.846596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.59
Round trip
$7.18
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.59 $7.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.06 $8.11
Premium $4.86 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $6.00 $5.46 $10.91

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Norridgewock and Palmyra. The current time is 14:32:30.

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.