How far is Orono, ME from Greenbush, ME?
The driving distance from Orono, ME to Greenbush, ME is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orono and Greenbush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orono and Greenbush.
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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 · 14 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1460 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Continue on College Avenue
148 m · 19 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on Park Street
2491 ft · 1 min · Park Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward University Circle
29 m · 2 sec · Park Street
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Exit the rotary onto Park Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
1698 ft · 31 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Main Street
3037 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Road
9.8 mi · 15 min · Main Road
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Turn sharp left onto Lower River Road
114 m · 16 sec · Lower River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lower River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orono and Greenbush.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Orono 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 Orono to Greenbush?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 7.6 miles from Orono and 7.6 miles from Greenbush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Orono 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orono and Greenbush. Straight-line distance: 13.66 mi (21.99 km).
#1 Orono
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 10,636 |
| Coordinates | 44.8831200, -68.6719800 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenbush
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,519 |
| Coordinates | 45.0803400, -68.6508600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenbush (-68.65086, 45.08034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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