How far is Orono, ME from Garland, ME?
The driving distance from Orono, ME to Garland, ME is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orono and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orono and Garland.
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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
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 North, ME 15 Business: Bangor, Brewer
1040 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
11.1 mi · 20 min · Broadway
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Continue on Main Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Main Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Exeter Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Exeter Road
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Turn right onto Garland Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Garland Road
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Continue on Corinth Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Corinth Road
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Turn left onto Dexter Road
82 m · 5 sec · Dexter Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dexter Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orono and Garland.
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.
Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
11.1 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Orono and Patchy Fog near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orono to Garland?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Kenduskeag is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Orono and 17.1 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.12 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Orono and Patchy Fog near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Kenduskeag
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 Kenduskeag.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orono and Garland. Straight-line distance: 26.17 mi (42.12 km).
#1 Orono
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 10,636 |
| Coordinates | 44.8831200, -68.6719800 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garland
Place in Maine
| Population | 1,046 |
| Coordinates | 45.0384000, -69.1603200 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garland (-69.16032, 45.0384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.23 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $7.73 | $15.47 |
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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