How far is Rockland, ME from Falmouth, ME?

The driving distance from Rockland, ME to Falmouth, ME is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.81 mi
01h 26m
Flight
62.04 mi
99.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.04 mi
Kilometers
99.84 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.81 mi
Kilometers
117.17 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Tue, May 5, 8:42 AM EDT
Return by in Rockland
Tue, May 5, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockland
2026-05-05T07:16
Arrive Falmouth
Tue, May 5, 8:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockland
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
Wiscasset
ME

Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States

From Rockland
36.4 mi
00h 43m
To Falmouth
36.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rockland and Falmouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockland and Falmouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Museum Street

    148 m · 27 sec · Museum Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Union Street

    564 ft · 12 sec · Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Payne Avenue

    2052 ft · 44 sec · Payne Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on New County Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bucknam Road

    1176 ft · 31 sec · Bucknam Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Falmouth Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockland and Falmouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 1
19 mi · 26%
I 295 South
18.2 mi · 25%
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 18%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 13%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 6%
Main Street
3.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiscasset
00h 43m from Rockland
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockland and Mostly Sunny near Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockland to Falmouth?

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Wiscasset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Rockland and 36.5 miles from Falmouth.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockland and Mostly Sunny near Falmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Wiscasset

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

2 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

11 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Bath, Maine

16 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

24 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 62.04 mi (99.84 km).

Rockland

#1 Rockland

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population7,183
Coordinates44.1036900, -69.1089300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Falmouth

#2 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: US 1 North (-69.10916, 44.103687)
End: Falmouth Road (-70.241976, 43.729503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.28
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.14 $20.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.45 $22.91
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.97
Diesel $6.00 $15.41 $30.82

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockland and Falmouth. The current time is 07:16:08.

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.