How far is Waterville, ME from Belfast, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Belfast, ME is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Belfast.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Belfast.
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Start on Post Office Square
13 m · 7 sec · Post Office Square
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Turn left onto Elm Street
996 ft · 38 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
2290 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Bay Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Bay Street
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Turn left onto China Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · China Road
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Continue on Waterville Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Waterville Road
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
4.5 mi · 7 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Alder Park Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Alder Park Road
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Turn left
29.1 mi · 34 min
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Continue on Main Street
1810 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
34 m · 2 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Belfast.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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29.1 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterville and Chance Rain Showers near Belfast.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Belfast?
The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Waterville and 22.1 miles from Belfast.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Waterville and Chance Rain Showers near Belfast.
Stop Ideas Near Palermo
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 Palermo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Belfast. Straight-line distance: 32.03 mi (51.54 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belfast
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 6,708 |
| Coordinates | 44.4259100, -69.0064200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belfast (-69.00642, 44.42591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.36 | $18.71 |
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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