How far is Unity, ME from Burnham, ME?
The driving distance from Unity, ME to Burnham, ME is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Unity and Burnham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unity and Burnham.
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Start on Main Street
2459 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bangor Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Bangor Road
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Turn left onto Detroit Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Detroit Road
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Continue on Detroit Road
45 m · 6 sec · Detroit Road
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Turn left onto Burnham Road
1 mi · 2 min · Burnham Road
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Continue on Troy Road
6.1 mi · 15 min · Troy Road
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Turn sharp right onto North Main Street
31 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Unity and Burnham.
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.
Troy Road
Continue on Troy Road
6.08 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Unity and Chance Rain Showers near Burnham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Unity to Burnham?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Unity and 6.2 miles from Burnham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Unity and Chance Rain Showers near Burnham.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
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 Troy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Unity and Burnham. Straight-line distance: 7.26 mi (11.69 km).
#1 Unity
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.6111800, -69.3344900 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burnham
Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,243 |
| Coordinates | 44.6928400, -69.4275500 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burnham (-69.42755, 44.69284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
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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