How far is Skowhegan, ME from Waterville, ME?
The driving distance from Skowhegan, ME to Waterville, ME is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Somerset County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skowhegan and Waterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skowhegan and Waterville.
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Start on Island Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Island Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
114 m · 16 sec · Water Street
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Take the exit left
40 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
131 m · 23 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1372 ft · 40 sec · Madison Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Waterville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Middle Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Pung Hill Road
1.1 km · 60 sec · Pung Hill Road
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chaplin Street
988 ft · 18 sec · Chaplin Street
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Turn right onto College Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1512 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street
110 m · 18 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left 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 Skowhegan 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.
Madison Avenue
Take the exit slight right
5.05 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Skowhegan and Sunny near Waterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skowhegan to Waterville?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Norridgewock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Skowhegan and 9.1 miles from Waterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Skowhegan and Sunny near Waterville.
Stop Ideas Near Norridgewock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Waterville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norridgewock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skowhegan and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 15.34 mi (24.68 km).
#1 Skowhegan
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 8,238 |
| Coordinates | 44.7650600, -69.7192200 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.38 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
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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