How far is Northport, ME from Unity, ME?

The driving distance from Northport, ME to Unity, ME is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
30.93 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.36 mi
42.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.36 mi
Kilometers
42.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.93 mi
Kilometers
49.78 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Unity
Wed, Jun 10, 1:21 PM EDT
Return by in Northport
Wed, Jun 10, 2:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northport
2026-06-10T12:40
Arrive Unity
Wed, Jun 10, 1:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Northport
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
Morrill
ME

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

From Northport
15.4 mi
00h 20m
To Unity
15.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 5 min · Thorndike Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Depot Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1022 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belfast Road
7.38 mi · 24%
Waterville Road
6.14 mi · 20%
Atlantic Highway
4.42 mi · 14%
Thorndike Road
2.99 mi · 10%
Route 1
2.49 mi · 8%
Mount View Road
2.12 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 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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrill
00h 20m from Northport
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Northport and Partly Sunny near Unity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Morrill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Northport and 15.5 miles from Unity.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Northport and Partly Sunny near Unity.

Stop Ideas Near Morrill

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

10 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

19 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

21 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

28 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northport and Unity. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.42 km).

Northport

#1 Northport

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,593
Coordinates44.3378600, -68.9614200
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
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#2 Unity

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,111
Coordinates44.6111800, -69.3344900
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Cove Road (-68.961239, 44.337732)
End: Main Street (-69.334381, 44.611123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.13 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.18 gal · 8.26 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.59
Diesel $6.00 $6.54 $13.07

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 Northport and Unity. The current time is 12:40:03.

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.