How far is Waterville, ME from Brewer, ME?

The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Brewer, ME is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.62 mi
00h 56m
Flight
45.98 mi
74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.98 mi
Kilometers
74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.62 mi
Kilometers
91.12 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewer
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in Waterville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterville
2026-04-23T09:40
Arrive Brewer
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newport
ME

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

From Waterville
28.3 mi
00h 28m
To Brewer
28.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Brewer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Brewer.

  1. 1

    Start on Post Office Square

    13 m · 4 sec · Post Office Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    110 m · 14 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    51.6 mi · 56 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer

    2241 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer

    1095 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 15 Business North: Brewer

    549 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street

    582 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Street

    27 m · 2 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Brewer.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
53.2 mi · 94%
I 395 South
1.96 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.02 mi · 2%
ME 15 South
0.21 mi
North Main Street
0.11 mi
ME 15 Business North
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight right

51.6 mi · 00h 56m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
00h 28m from Waterville
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterville and Chance Snow Showers near Brewer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Brewer?

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Waterville and 28.3 miles from Brewer.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Waterville and Chance Snow Showers near Brewer.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

36 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

48 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

51 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Brewer. Straight-line distance: 45.98 mi (74 km).

Waterville

#1 Waterville

City in Maine, United States

Population16,579
Coordinates44.5520100, -69.6317100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Brewer

#2 Brewer

City in Maine, USA

Population8,948
Coordinates44.7967400, -68.7614200
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-69.631853, 44.55206)
End: State Street (-68.761189, 44.796826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.78
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.89 $15.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.91 $17.83
Premium $4.86 $9.72 $19.43
Diesel $6.00 $11.99 $23.99

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterville and Brewer. The current time is 09:40:23.

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.