How far is Northport, ME from Burnham, ME?

The driving distance from Northport, ME to Burnham, ME is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.82 mi
01h 13m
Flight
33.6 mi
54.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.6 mi
Kilometers
54.07 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.82 mi
Kilometers
67.31 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burnham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Northport
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northport
2026-04-23T03:39
Arrive Burnham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northport
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
Freedom
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States

From Northport
20.9 mi
00h 36m
To Burnham
20.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Northport and Burnham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northport and Burnham.

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Atlantic Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Northport Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Northport Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 1

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    565 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Waldo Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Waldo Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Waterville Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Bear Trap Highway

    3118 ft · 1 min · Bear Trap Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Belfast Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Belfast Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Knox Ridge North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Knox Ridge North

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount View Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mount View Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Unity Road

    2723 ft · 54 sec · Unity Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Thorndike Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Thorndike Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bangor Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bangor Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Detroit Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Detroit Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Detroit Road

    45 m · 6 sec · Detroit Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Burnham Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Burnham Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Troy Road

    6.1 mi · 15 min · Troy Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto North Main Street

    31 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northport and Burnham.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belfast Road
7.38 mi · 18%
Waterville Road
6.14 mi · 15%
Troy Road
6.08 mi · 15%
Atlantic Highway
4.42 mi · 11%
Thorndike Road
3.45 mi · 8%
Bangor Road
2.95 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Belfast Road

Continue on Belfast Road

7.38 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freedom
00h 36m from Northport
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Northport and Chance Rain Showers near Burnham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northport to Burnham?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Freedom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Northport and 20.9 miles from Burnham.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Northport and Chance Rain Showers near Burnham.

Stop Ideas Near Freedom

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

25 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

32 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

36 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

41 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northport and Burnham. Straight-line distance: 33.6 mi (54.07 km).

Northport

#1 Northport

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,593
Coordinates44.3378600, -68.9614200
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Burnham

#2 Burnham

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,243
Coordinates44.6928400, -69.4275500
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Northport (-68.96142, 44.33786)
End: Burnham (-69.42755, 44.69284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.68
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.84 $11.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.60 $13.19
Premium $4.86 $7.19 $14.38
Diesel $6.00 $8.88 $17.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Northport and Burnham. The current time is 03:39:35.

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.