How far is Stockton Springs, ME from Burnham, ME?

The driving distance from Stockton Springs, ME to Burnham, ME is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.85 mi
01h 18m
Flight
31.39 mi
50.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.39 mi
Kilometers
50.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.85 mi
Kilometers
70.57 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burnham
Tue, Jun 2, 6:31 PM EDT
Return by in Stockton Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 7:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton Springs
2026-06-02T17:12
Arrive Burnham
Tue, Jun 2, 6:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockton Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Freedom
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States

From Stockton Springs
21.9 mi
00h 39m
To Burnham
21.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton Springs and Burnham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockton Springs and Burnham.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2500 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    6.4 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 1

    1489 ft · 28 sec · Route 1

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    915 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto High Street

    53 m · 11 sec · High Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    796 ft · 27 sec · Vine Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Waldo Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Waldo Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Waterville Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bear Trap Highway

    3118 ft · 1 min · Bear Trap Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Belfast Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Belfast Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Knox Ridge North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Knox Ridge North

  14. 14

    Continue on Mount View Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mount View Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Unity Road

    2723 ft · 54 sec · Unity Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Thorndike Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Thorndike Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bangor Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bangor Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Detroit Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Detroit Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Detroit Road

    45 m · 6 sec · Detroit Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Burnham Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Burnham Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Troy Road

    6.1 mi · 15 min · Troy Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto North Main Street

    31 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton Springs and Burnham.

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belfast Road
7.38 mi · 17%
East Main Street
6.4 mi · 15%
Waterville Road
6.14 mi · 14%
Troy Road
6.08 mi · 14%
Thorndike Road
3.45 mi · 8%
Bangor Road
2.95 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Belfast Road

Continue on Belfast Road

7.38 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freedom
00h 39m from Stockton Springs
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Stockton Springs and Partly Sunny near Burnham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockton Springs to Burnham?

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Freedom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Stockton Springs and 21.9 miles from Burnham.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers around Stockton Springs and Partly Sunny near Burnham.

Stop Ideas Near Freedom

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

25 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

32 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

36 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

41 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton Springs and Burnham. Straight-line distance: 31.39 mi (50.52 km).

Stockton Springs

#1 Stockton Springs

City in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,640
Coordinates44.4895200, -68.8569800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Burnham

#2 Burnham

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,243
Coordinates44.6928400, -69.4275500
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton Springs (-68.85698, 44.48952)
End: Burnham (-69.42755, 44.69284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.86 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.1 gal · 11.72 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.86 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.00 $9.30 $18.59

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton Springs and Burnham. The current time is 17:12:29.

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.