How far is Vinalhaven, ME from Saint George, ME?

The driving distance from Vinalhaven, ME to Saint George, ME is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
26.95 mi
01h 36m
Flight
18.37 mi
29.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.37 mi
Kilometers
29.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.95 mi
Kilometers
43.37 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Tue, May 5, 6:14 AM EDT
Return by in Vinalhaven
Tue, May 5, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vinalhaven
2026-05-05T04:38
Arrive Saint George
Tue, May 5, 6:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vinalhaven
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
Owls Head
ME

City in United States of America

From Vinalhaven
13.5 mi
00h 48m
To Saint George
13.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Vinalhaven Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Tuesday
Using Rockland as the closest live forecast in the Knox County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vinalhaven and Saint George.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vinalhaven and Saint George.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2755 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    77 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    84 m · 20 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

    17.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

  5. 5

    Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

    36 m · 9 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

  6. 6

    Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

    117 m · 18 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    124 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rankin Street

    95 m · 5 sec · Rankin Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2634 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Payne Avenue

    2052 ft · 44 sec · Payne Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on New County Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto High Street

    2593 ft · 52 sec · High Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Saint George Road

  15. 15

    Continue on River Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vinalhaven and Saint George.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
17.1 mi · 63%
Saint George Road
3.09 mi · 11%
New County Road
2.25 mi · 8%
River Road
1.72 mi · 6%
Park Street
0.72 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

Continue on Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry

17.1 mi · 01h 15m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owls Head
00h 48m from Vinalhaven
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Vinalhaven and Mostly Sunny near Saint George.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vinalhaven to Saint George?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 13.5 miles from Vinalhaven and 13.4 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vinalhaven and Mostly Sunny near Saint George.

Stop Ideas Near Owls Head

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

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

BUS

Rockland, Maine

5 mi away
517A Main St.
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

13 mi away
234 Park St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

23 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

26 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vinalhaven and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 18.37 mi (29.57 km).

Vinalhaven

#1 Vinalhaven

City in Maine, United States of America

Population1,128
Coordinates44.0481400, -68.8317000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Saint George

#2 Saint George

Town in Maine, USA

Population2,578
Coordinates44.0164700, -69.1989300
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-68.831442, 44.047975)
End: Saint George Road (-69.199096, 44.01644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.6 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.50
1.9 gal · 7.2 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.75 $7.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.23 $8.47
Premium $4.86 $4.62 $9.23
Diesel $6.00 $5.70 $11.39

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Vinalhaven and Saint George. The current time is 04:38:01.

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.