How far is Searsmont, ME from Northport, ME?

The driving distance from Searsmont, ME to Northport, ME is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.39 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.66 mi
18.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.66 mi
Kilometers
18.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.39 mi
Kilometers
27.98 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Searsmont
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Searsmont
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive Northport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Searsmont
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Belfast
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Searsmont
8.7 mi
00h 12m
To Northport
8.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Searsmont and Northport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Searsmont and Northport.

  1. 1

    Start on New England Road

    32 m · 8 sec · New England Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Searsmont Road

    755 ft · 21 sec · Searsmont Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street North

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street North

  4. 4

    Continue on Searsmont Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Searsmont Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Augusta Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Northport Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Northport Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Atlantic Highway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Searsmont and Northport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic Highway
4.42 mi · 25%
Belmont Avenue
4.27 mi · 25%
Main Street North
2.41 mi · 14%
Augusta Road
2.04 mi · 12%
Searsmont Road
1.6 mi · 9%
Route 1
1.57 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Atlantic Highway

Continue on Atlantic Highway

4.42 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belfast
00h 12m from Searsmont
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Searsmont and Chance Rain Showers near Northport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Searsmont to Northport?

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Belfast is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Searsmont and 8.7 miles from Northport.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Searsmont and Chance Rain Showers near Northport.

Stop Ideas Near Belfast

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

1 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

9 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

16 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

27 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Searsmont and Northport. Straight-line distance: 11.66 mi (18.76 km).

Searsmont

#1 Searsmont

City in United States of America

Population1,424
Coordinates44.3617400, -69.1950400
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Northport

#2 Northport

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,593
Coordinates44.3378600, -68.9614200
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Searsmont (-69.19504, 44.36174)
End: Northport (-68.96142, 44.33786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.81
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.41 $4.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.86 $2.96 $5.93
Diesel $6.00 $3.66 $7.32

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 Searsmont and Northport. The current time is 01:52:03.

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.