How far is Rockland, ME from Waterville, ME?
The driving distance from Rockland, ME to Waterville, ME is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lincoln County, Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockland and Waterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockland and Waterville.
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Start on Main Street
2019 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto Maverick Street
1851 ft · 39 sec · Maverick Street
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on Rockland Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Rockland Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Heald Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Heald Highway
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Continue on Rockland Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Augusta-Rockland Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Windsor Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Windsor Road
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Turn right onto Route 3
1132 ft · 25 sec · Route 3
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Turn slight left
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Waterville Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Waterville Road
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Continue on China Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · China Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bay Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
135 m · 17 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1958 ft · 43 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
996 ft · 38 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Post Office Square
13 m · 2 sec · Post Office Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockland and Waterville.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
7.12 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockland to Waterville?
The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Rockland and 28.3 miles from Waterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rockland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waterville.
Stop Ideas Near Somerville
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 Somerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 40.34 mi (64.92 km).
#1 Rockland
City in Knox County, Maine, United States
| Population | 7,183 |
| Coordinates | 44.1036900, -69.1089300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Street (-69.631853, 44.55206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.91 | $17.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
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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