How far is Waterville, ME from Hampden, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Hampden, ME is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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
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 Hampden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Hampden.
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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
48.8 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cold Brook Road, Hermon, Hampden
1827 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Coldbrook Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Coldbrook Road
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Take the ramp slight right
543 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
2421 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canoe Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Hampden.
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
48.8 mi · 00h 53m
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 Hampden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Hampden?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 26.7 miles from Waterville and 26.8 miles from Hampden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.27 one way or $16.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterville and Sunny near Hampden.
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 Hampden. Straight-line distance: 41.27 mi (66.41 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampden
Town in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 7,513 |
| Coordinates | 44.7445200, -68.8369800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampden (-68.83698, 44.74452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
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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