How far is Waterville, ME from Eliot, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Eliot, ME is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Eliot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Eliot.
-
1
Start on Post Office Square
13 m · 7 sec · Post Office Square
-
2
Turn left onto Elm Street
2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
-
3
Turn slight right onto Silver Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Silver Street
-
4
Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
-
5
Take the ramp slight right
1482 ft · 36 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 59 min
-
8
Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
-
9
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
41.5 mi · 45 min · Maine Turnpike
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
1951 ft · 37 sec
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
1096 ft · 31 sec
-
12
Keep slight left
70 m · 8 sec
-
13
Turn left onto Route 236
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 236
-
14
Continue on Harold L Dow Highway
3 mi · 6 min · Harold L Dow Highway
-
15
Turn left onto Depot Road
78 m · 9 sec · Depot Road
-
16
Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
-
17
Turn right
83 m · 20 sec
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Eliot.
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.
Sunny leaving Waterville and Sunny near Eliot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Eliot?
The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Yarmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Waterville and 63.4 miles from Eliot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.60 one way or $39.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterville and Sunny near Eliot.
Stop Ideas Near Yarmouth
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 Yarmouth.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Eliot. Straight-line distance: 112.83 mi (181.58 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eliot
Town in Maine
| Population | 7,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.1531400, -70.8000600 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eliot (-70.80006, 43.15314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.38 | $19.60 | $39.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $24.24 | $48.47 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $28.83 | $57.66 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026