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.
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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 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Post Office Square
13 m · 4 sec · Post Office Square
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Turn right onto Elm Street
110 m · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right
51.6 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
2241 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer
1095 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ME 15 Business North: Brewer
549 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
582 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto State Street
27 m · 2 sec · State Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Brewer. Straight-line distance: 45.98 mi (74 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brewer
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 8,948 |
| Coordinates | 44.7967400, -68.7614200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-68.761189, 44.796826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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