How far is Somerville, ME from Bristol, ME?
The driving distance from Somerville, ME to Bristol, ME is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Bristol.
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Start on Somerville Road
18 m · 6 sec · Somerville Road
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Turn right onto Patricktown Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Patricktown Road
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Continue on West Washington Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · West Washington Road
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Turn left onto Augusta Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Augusta Road
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Turn right onto Fitch Road
1.7 mi · 6 min · Fitch Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Road
1297 ft · 26 sec · Jefferson Road
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Continue on Washington Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Washington Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Road
2512 ft · 55 sec · Washington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waldoboro Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Waldoboro Road
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Turn right onto East Pond Road
6.9 mi · 17 min · East Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic Highway
89 m · 5 sec · Atlantic Highway
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Continue on Route 1
4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 1
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Take the exit slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto School Street
1.4 km · 2 min · School Street
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Turn slight left onto Bristol Road
5 mi · 9 min · Bristol Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bristol Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Bristol.
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.
East Pond Road
Turn right onto East Pond Road
6.95 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Bristol?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Somerville and 15.1 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Jefferson
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 Jefferson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 24.32 mi (39.14 km).
#1 Somerville
Town in Lincoln County, Maine, USA
| Population | 569 |
| Coordinates | 44.3092400, -69.4889300 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,796 |
| Coordinates | 43.9575800, -69.5092100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol Road (-69.509243, 43.957582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
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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