How far is Waldoboro, ME from Heron Island, ME?
The driving distance from Waldoboro, ME to Heron Island, ME is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waldoboro and Heron Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldoboro and Heron Island.
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Start on Main Street
2 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
2792 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Atlantic Highway
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Continue on Route 1
5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1
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Continue on Route 1
7.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Turn left onto Cross Road
959 ft · 19 sec · Cross Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boothbay Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Boothbay Road
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Continue on Wiscasset Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boothbay Circle
22 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road
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Exit the rotary onto Wiscasset Road
980 ft · 30 sec · Wiscasset Road
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Continue on Townsend Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Townsend Avenue
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Turn left onto Ocean Point Road
4.3 mi · 10 min · Ocean Point Road
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Turn left onto King Phillips Trail
819 ft · 36 sec · King Phillips Trail
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Continue on King Phillips Trail
1.4 km · 3 min · King Phillips Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · King Phillips Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waldoboro and Heron Island.
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.
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Continue on Route 1
7.39 mi · 00h 10m
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 Cloudy leaving Waldoboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Heron Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waldoboro to Heron Island?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Wiscasset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Waldoboro and 16.2 miles from Heron Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waldoboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Heron Island.
Stop Ideas Near Wiscasset
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 Wiscasset.
Wiscasset, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Bath, Maine
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waldoboro and Heron Island. Straight-line distance: 20.64 mi (33.21 km).
#1 Waldoboro
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 5,078 |
| Coordinates | 44.0953600, -69.3756000 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Heron Island
Heron Island is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8303600, -69.5669900 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heron Island (-69.56699, 43.83036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
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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