How far is Waterville, ME from Berwick, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Berwick, ME is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Berwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Berwick.
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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
2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto Silver Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Silver Street
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Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1482 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
23.8 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
2472 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Sanford Road
3209 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road
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Turn left onto North Berwick Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road
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Continue on Wells Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
2454 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Somersworth Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Somersworth Road
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Continue on School Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · School Street
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Continue on Somersworth Road
1785 ft · 44 sec · Somersworth Road
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Continue on School Street
2907 ft · 1 min · School Street
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Turn right onto Wilson Street
821 ft · 31 sec · Wilson Street
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Turn left onto Sullivan Street
730 ft · 33 sec · Sullivan Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rochester Street
145 m · 18 sec · Rochester Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rochester Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Berwick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 00h 59m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Berwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Berwick?
The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Waterville and 59.9 miles from Berwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.69 one way or $33.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Waterville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Berwick.
Stop Ideas Near Freeport
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 Freeport.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Berwick. Straight-line distance: 107.99 mi (173.79 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berwick
Town in Maine
| Population | 7,996 |
| Coordinates | 43.2659200, -70.8645000 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berwick (-70.8645, 43.26592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.69 | $33.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.85 | $37.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.37 | $50.73 |
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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