How far is Unity, ME from Northport, ME?

The driving distance from Unity, ME to Northport, ME is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
30.8 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.36 mi
42.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.36 mi
Kilometers
42.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.8 mi
Kilometers
49.57 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Unity
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unity
2026-04-23T01:49
Arrive Northport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unity
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
Morrill
ME

Human settlement in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Unity
15.4 mi
00h 25m
To Northport
15.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Unity and Northport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Unity and Northport.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1022 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Thorndike Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Thorndike Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Unity Road

    2723 ft · 54 sec · Unity Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount View Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mount View Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Knox Ridge North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Knox Ridge North

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Belfast Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Belfast Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bear Trap Highway

    3118 ft · 1 min · Bear Trap Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Waterville Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Waldo Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Waldo Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    619 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Northport Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Northport Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Atlantic Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unity and Northport.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belfast Road
7.38 mi · 24%
Waterville Road
6.14 mi · 20%
Atlantic Highway
4.42 mi · 14%
Thorndike Road
2.99 mi · 10%
Route 1
2.36 mi · 8%
Mount View Road
2.12 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Belfast Road

Turn left onto Belfast Road

7.38 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrill
00h 25m from Unity
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Unity and Chance Rain Showers near Northport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Unity to Northport?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 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?

Morrill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Unity and 15.4 miles from Northport.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 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 Northport.

Stop Ideas Near Morrill

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

10 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

19 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

21 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

28 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unity and Northport. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.42 km).

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#1 Unity

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,111
Coordinates44.6111800, -69.3344900
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Northport

#2 Northport

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,593
Coordinates44.3378600, -68.9614200
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Unity (-69.33449, 44.61118)
End: Northport (-68.96142, 44.33786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.59
Diesel $6.00 $6.54 $13.07

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Unity and Northport. The current time is 01:49:54.

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.