How far is Orono, ME from Farmington, ME?
The driving distance from Orono, ME to Farmington, ME is about 95.7 miles (154 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orono and Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orono and Farmington.
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Start on the route
50 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
20 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
70 m · 17 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Kelley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kelley Road
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Take the ramp left
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Skowhegan
1431 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Ox Bow Road
65 m · 12 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Turn left
1011 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
7.7 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Canaan Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Canaan Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Canaan Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Canaan Road
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Continue on Water Street
3225 ft · 2 min · Water Street
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Turn slight right onto High Street
1669 ft · 51 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1863 ft · 52 sec · Madison Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Farmington Falls Road
8.8 mi · 10 min · Farmington Falls Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
8 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orono and Farmington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Kelley Road
Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Orono and Partly Sunny near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orono to Farmington?
The road trip is about 95.7 miles (154 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Orono and 51.7 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Orono and Partly Sunny near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orono and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 74.02 mi (119.12 km).
#1 Orono
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 10,636 |
| Coordinates | 44.8831200, -68.6719800 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington
County seat of Franklin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 7,632 |
| Coordinates | 44.6706200, -70.1511700 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-70.151167, 44.670653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.33 | $26.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.27 | $40.54 |
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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