How far is Waterville, ME from Farmington, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Farmington, ME is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 48m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Farmington.
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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
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Pung Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Pung Hill Road
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Continue on Middle Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Waterville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road
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Continue straight
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Farmington Falls Road
8.8 mi · 10 min · Farmington Falls Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
8 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Farmington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Waterville Road
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12.9 mi · 00h 15m
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 Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Farmington?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Mercer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Waterville and 18.3 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterville and Sunny near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near Mercer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 26.83 mi (43.18 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington
County seat of Franklin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 7,632 |
| Coordinates | 44.6706200, -70.1511700 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-70.151167, 44.670653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.38 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.35 | $12.71 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
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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