How far is Rockland, MA from Surry, ME?

The driving distance from Rockland, MA to Surry, ME is about 266.3 miles (428.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.27 mi
05h 29m
Flight
203.55 mi
327.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.55 mi
Kilometers
327.58 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.27 mi
Kilometers
428.52 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Surry
Sun, Nov 1, 10:50 PM EST
Return by in Rockland
Mon, Nov 2, 4:20 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockland
2026-11-01T17:20
Arrive Surry
Sun, Nov 1, 10:50 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:00 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockland
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Falmouth
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

From Rockland
132.9 mi
02h 44m
To Surry
133.3 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
Surry Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Ellsworth as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Reed Street

    30 m · 10 sec · Reed Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Union Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Weymouth Street

    1171 ft · 28 sec · Weymouth Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Reservoir Park Drive

    1457 ft · 36 sec · Reservoir Park Drive

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hingham Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hingham Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Pilgrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2611 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    46.4 mi · 51 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  25. 25

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  27. 27

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  29. 29

    Take the exit left

    1586 ft · 44 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  31. 31

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  35. 35

    Continue on Route 1

    155 m · 12 sec · Route 1

  36. 36

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 1 min · Route 1

  37. 37

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Bucksport Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North Bend Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · North Bend Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bend Road

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Turnpike
54.2 mi · 20%
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 20%
I 95 North
30.4 mi · 11%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 7%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 5%
US 1 North
12.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

52.5 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.7 mi
203.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
02h 44m from Rockland
Leave By
6:00 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rockland and Sunny near Surry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.3 miles (428.5 km) and usually takes 05h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.9 miles from Rockland and 133.3 miles from Surry.

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

The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.30 one way or $78.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockland and Sunny near Surry.

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

18 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

26 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

31 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Surry. Straight-line distance: 203.55 mi (327.58 km).

Rockland

#1 Rockland

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population17,992
Coordinates42.1306600, -70.9161600
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Surry

#2 Surry

Town in Virginia

Population1,504
Coordinates44.4959100, -68.5016900
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockland (-70.91616, 42.13066)
End: Surry (-68.50169, 44.49591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.57 L · about $39.30
Round trip
$78.60
18.8 gal · 71.14 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.18 $39.30 $78.60
Mid-grade $4.85 $45.58 $91.16
Premium $5.26 $49.40 $98.79
Diesel $6.33 $59.48 $118.97

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 Massachusetts · Nov 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockland and Surry. The current time is 17:20:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.