How far is Waterville, ME from Falmouth, ME?

The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Falmouth, ME is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.04 mi
01h 06m
Flight
64.38 mi
103.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.38 mi
Kilometers
103.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.04 mi
Kilometers
114.33 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Sat, Apr 25, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Waterville
Sat, Apr 25, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterville
2026-04-24T23:39
Arrive Falmouth
Sat, Apr 25, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Waterville
34.7 mi
00h 33m
To Falmouth
36.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
48°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Post Office Square

    13 m · 7 sec · Post Office Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Silver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Silver Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    41.7 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bucknam Road

    1176 ft · 31 sec · Bucknam Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Falmouth Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
42 mi · 59%
Kennedy Memorial Drive
26.1 mi · 37%
Silver Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Bucknam Road
0.22 mi
Post Office Square
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

41.7 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
64.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 33m from Waterville
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Waterville and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Waterville and 36.3 miles from Falmouth.

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

The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers around Waterville and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Falmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 64.38 mi (103.61 km).

Waterville

#1 Waterville

City in Maine, United States

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

#2 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-69.631853, 44.55206)
End: Falmouth Road (-70.241976, 43.729503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.49 L · about $9.90
Round trip
$19.80
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.90 $19.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.86 $12.19 $24.39
Diesel $6.00 $15.05 $30.10

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterville and Falmouth. The current time is 23:39:35.

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.