How far is Union, ME from Vinalhaven, ME?
The driving distance from Union, ME to Vinalhaven, ME is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Vinalhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Vinalhaven.
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Start on Common Road
2853 ft · 1 min · Common Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Road
68 m · 10 sec · South Union Road
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Turn right onto Heald Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Heald Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Rockland Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Rockland Street
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on Maverick Street
1851 ft · 39 sec · Maverick Street
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Merge slight left
121 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
639 ft · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Talbot Avenue
150 m · 29 sec · Talbot Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
53 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
117 m · 17 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
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Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
36 m · 9 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
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Turn straight onto Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
17.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
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Continue on West Main Street
84 m · 20 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right
76 m · 18 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
2673 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Vinalhaven.
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.
Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
Turn straight onto Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
17.1 mi · 01h 15m
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 Union and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Vinalhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Vinalhaven?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Owls Head is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Union and 16 miles from Vinalhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Union and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Vinalhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Owls Head
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 Owls Head.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Vinalhaven. Straight-line distance: 24.67 mi (39.71 km).
#1 Union
Town in Knox County, Maine, United States
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 44.2114700, -69.2742100 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vinalhaven
City in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 44.0481400, -68.8317000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vinalhaven (-68.8317, 44.04814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
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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