How far is Northport, ME from Searsmont, ME?
The driving distance from Northport, ME to Searsmont, ME is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northport and Searsmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northport and Searsmont.
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Start on Atlantic Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Atlantic Highway
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Continue on Northport Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Northport Avenue
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Continue on Route 1
1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Take the exit slight right
1471 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
44 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Belmont Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Road
2 mi · 2 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left onto Searsmont Road
26 m · 2 sec · Searsmont Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Searsmont Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Searsmont Road
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Continue on Main Street North
2.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Searsmont Road
755 ft · 22 sec · Searsmont Road
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Turn right onto New England Road
32 m · 3 sec · New England Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New England Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northport and Searsmont.
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.
Atlantic Highway
Start on Atlantic Highway
4.42 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Northport and Mostly Cloudy near Searsmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northport to Searsmont?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Belfast is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Northport and 8.8 miles from Searsmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Northport and Mostly Cloudy near Searsmont.
Stop Ideas Near Belfast
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 Belfast.
Belfast, Maine
Searsport, Maine
Lincolnville, Maine
Camden/Rockport, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northport and Searsmont. Straight-line distance: 11.66 mi (18.76 km).
#1 Northport
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.3378600, -68.9614200 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Searsmont
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,424 |
| Coordinates | 44.3617400, -69.1950400 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: New England Road (-69.195102, 44.361731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
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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