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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Main Street
2755 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
77 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
84 m · 20 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
17.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
36 m · 9 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
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Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
117 m · 18 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
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Turn right onto Main Street
124 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Rankin Street
95 m · 5 sec · Rankin Street
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Turn left
2634 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Park Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn straight onto Payne Avenue
2052 ft · 44 sec · Payne Avenue
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Continue on New County Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road
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Turn left onto High Street
2593 ft · 52 sec · High Street
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Continue on Saint George Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Saint George Road
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Continue on River Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 Vinalhaven and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 18.37 mi (29.57 km).
#1 Vinalhaven
City in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 44.0481400, -68.8317000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint George
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 2,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.0164700, -69.1989300 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint George Road (-69.199096, 44.01644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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