How far is Orono, ME from North Bath, ME?

The driving distance from Orono, ME to North Bath, ME is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.71 mi
02h 03m
Flight
86.49 mi
139.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.49 mi
Kilometers
139.19 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.71 mi
Kilometers
199.09 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bath
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Orono
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orono
2026-04-23T01:24
Arrive North Bath
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orono
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fairfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Orono
61.8 mi
01h 01m
To North Bath
62 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orono and North Bath.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orono and North Bath.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    20 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    70 m · 17 sec · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kelley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kelley Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 196

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 196

  12. 12

    Continue on Brunswick-Topsham Bypass

    2819 ft · 59 sec · Brunswick-Topsham Bypass

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 209: Phippsburg

    142 m · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.7 mi · 6 min · High Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Harward Street

    865 ft · 38 sec · Harward Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harward Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orono and North Bath.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kelley Road
88.6 mi · 72%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 17%
US 1 North
7.24 mi · 6%
High Street
1.7 mi · 1%
Route 196
1.42 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kelley Road

Merge slight left

87.3 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
86.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 01m from Orono
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Orono and Chance Rain Showers near North Bath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orono to North Bath?

The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Orono and 62 miles from North Bath.

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

The direct path is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Orono and Chance Rain Showers near North Bath.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.

BUS

Augusta, ME

30 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

56 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

57 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orono and North Bath. Straight-line distance: 86.49 mi (139.19 km).

Orono

#1 Orono

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

Population10,636
Coordinates44.8831200, -68.6719800
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Bath

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

Population9,363
Coordinates43.9348000, -69.8158800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: (-68.671762, 44.883028)
End: Harward Street (-69.815942, 43.934968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.52 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.40
8.72 gal · 33.04 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.20 $34.40
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.43 $38.87
Premium $4.86 $21.18 $42.36
Diesel $6.00 $26.15 $52.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orono and North Bath. The current time is 01:24:47.

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.