How far is Union, ME from Trenton, ME?

The driving distance from Union, ME to Trenton, ME is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.52 mi
01h 46m
Flight
47.37 mi
76.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.37 mi
Kilometers
76.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.52 mi
Kilometers
110.27 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sat, Aug 29, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Sat, Aug 29, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-08-29T02:40
Arrive Trenton
Sat, Aug 29, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Stockton Springs
ME

City in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Union
34.2 mi
00h 53m
To Trenton
34.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Aug 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
Trenton Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Saturday
Using Ellsworth as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Aug 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Trenton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on Common Road

    12 m · 4 sec · Common Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    63 m · 6 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Town House Road

    1712 ft · 49 sec · Town House Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sennebec Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Sennebec Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sennebec Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sennebec Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Sennebec Road

    2842 ft · 1 min · Sennebec Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Searsmont Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Searsmont Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Searmont Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Searmont Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street South

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street South

  10. 10

    Continue on Searsmont Road

    755 ft · 21 sec · Searsmont Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street North

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street North

  12. 12

    Continue on Searsmont Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Searsmont Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Augusta Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    1586 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  17. 17

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 1

    155 m · 12 sec · Route 1

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 1 min · Route 1

  23. 23

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Main Street

    1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Bayside Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Bayside Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Beechland Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Beechland Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · High Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Bar Harbor Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Bar Harbor Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bar Harbor Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Trenton.

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
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Acadia Highway
9.42 mi · 14%
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 12%
West Main Street
7.25 mi · 11%
East Main Street
6.34 mi · 9%
Sennebec Road
5.62 mi · 8%
Bar Harbor Road
5.48 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Acadia Highway

Continue on Acadia Highway

9.42 mi · 00h 11m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockton Springs
00h 53m from Union
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Trenton?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Stockton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Union and 34.3 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union and Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Stockton Springs

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

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

BUS

Searsport, Maine

5 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

15 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

26 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Bangor, Maine

37 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 47.37 mi (76.24 km).

Union

#1 Union

Town in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates44.2114700, -69.2742100
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

Town in Maine

Population1,568
Coordinates44.4389700, -68.3700200
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-69.27421, 44.21147)
End: Trenton (-68.37002, 44.43897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.09
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.55 $19.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.79 $21.57
Premium $4.86 $11.76 $23.51
Diesel $6.00 $14.51 $29.03

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 · Aug 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Trenton. The current time is 02:40:17.

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.