How far is Turner, ME from Waterville, ME?

The driving distance from Turner, ME to Waterville, ME is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.64 mi
01h 09m
Flight
36.98 mi
59.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.98 mi
Kilometers
59.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.64 mi
Kilometers
81.49 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:57 PM EDT
Return by in Turner
Thu, Oct 15, 3:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Turner
2026-10-15T12:48
Arrive Waterville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Turner
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
Manchester
ME

Town in Maine

From Turner
26.4 mi
00h 34m
To Waterville
24.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Turner and Waterville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Turner and Waterville.

  1. 1

    Start on Turner Center Road

    779 ft · 16 sec · Turner Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Auburn Road

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Auburn Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Howes Corner Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Howes Corner Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 219

    2 mi · 3 min · State Route 219

  5. 5

    Continue on Leeds Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Leeds Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 133

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 133

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    1164 ft · 32 sec · Summer Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Union Street

    108 m · 15 sec · Union Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    127 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto US 202

    4.7 mi · 5 min · US 202

  13. 13

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    127 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road

    2906 ft · 1 min · Old Winthrop Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Macomber Avenue

    1194 ft · 54 sec · Macomber Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    145 m · 9 sec · Western Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor

    805 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland

    897 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Silver Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Silver Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Elm Street

    2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Post Office Square

    13 m · 2 sec · Post Office Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Turner and Waterville.

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
17.7 mi · 35%
Auburn Road
6.19 mi · 12%
Howes Corner Road
5.77 mi · 11%
US 202
4.72 mi · 9%
Main Street
4.23 mi · 8%
Route 133
3.36 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

Merge slight left

17.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 34m from Turner
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Turner and Sunny near Waterville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Turner to Waterville?

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Turner and 24.2 miles from Waterville.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.83 one way or $15.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Turner and Sunny near Waterville.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

6 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

39 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

42 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

45 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Turner and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 36.98 mi (59.51 km).

Turner

#1 Turner

U.

Population5,878
Coordinates44.2564600, -70.2561700
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Waterville

#2 Waterville

City in Maine, United States

Population16,579
Coordinates44.5520100, -69.6317100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Turner Center Road (-70.256184, 44.256494)
End: Elm Street (-69.631853, 44.55206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $7.83
Round trip
$15.67
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $7.83 $15.67
Mid-grade $4.93 $8.82 $17.63
Premium $5.41 $9.68 $19.37
Diesel $6.44 $11.52 $23.04

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Turner and Waterville. The current time is 12:48:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.