How far is Topsham, ME from Waterville, ME?
The driving distance from Topsham, ME to Waterville, ME is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 50m.
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.
Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Topsham and Waterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Topsham and Waterville.
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Start on Winter Street
14 m · 7 sec · Winter Street
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Turn left onto Mallett Drive
80 m · 9 sec · Mallett Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Mallett Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Mallett Drive
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Turn left onto Lewiston Road
1112 ft · 34 sec · Lewiston Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Augusta
1973 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24.2 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland
897 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Continue on Silver Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Silver Street
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Turn slight left onto Elm Street
2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right 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 Topsham and Waterville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Topsham and Sunny near Waterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Topsham to Waterville?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Topsham and 24.9 miles from Waterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Topsham and Sunny near Waterville.
Stop Ideas Near Farmingdale
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 Farmingdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Topsham and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 46.39 mi (74.65 km).
#1 Topsham
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 8,942 |
| Coordinates | 43.9275800, -69.9758800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
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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