How far is Old Town, ME from Greenbush, ME?

The driving distance from Old Town, ME to Greenbush, ME is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
10.81 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10.1 mi
16.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.1 mi
Kilometers
16.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.81 mi
Kilometers
17.39 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbush
Sat, Apr 18, 12:42 PM EDT
Return by in Old Town
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Town
2026-04-18T12:24
Arrive Greenbush
Sat, Apr 18, 12:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Old Town
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
Milford
ME

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

From Old Town
5.4 mi
00h 09m
To Greenbush
5.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Old Town and Greenbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Town and Greenbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    73 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1698 ft · 31 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3037 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Main Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Lower River Road

    114 m · 16 sec · Lower River Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lower River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Town and Greenbush.

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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Road
9.79 mi · 91%
Main Street
0.62 mi · 6%
Center Street
0.32 mi · 3%
Lower River Road
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Road

Continue on Main Road

9.79 mi · 00h 16m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 09m from Old Town
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Old Town and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Greenbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Old Town to Greenbush?

The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Old Town and 5.4 miles from Greenbush.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Old Town and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Greenbush.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

5 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

19 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

58 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

65 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Town and Greenbush. Straight-line distance: 10.1 mi (16.25 km).

Old Town

#1 Old Town

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population7,431
Coordinates44.9342300, -68.6453100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Greenbush

#2 Greenbush

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,519
Coordinates45.0803400, -68.6508600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Town (-68.64531, 44.93423)
End: Greenbush (-68.65086, 45.08034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.44 L · about $1.50
Round trip
$3.00
0.76 gal · 2.88 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.50 $3.00
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.69 $3.39
Premium $4.86 $1.85 $3.69
Diesel $6.00 $2.28 $4.56

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 Old Town and Greenbush. The current time is 12:24:30.

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.