How far is Waterville, ME from Hermon, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Hermon, ME is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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 01h 01m.
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
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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 Hermon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Hermon.
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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
36.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont
2002 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Dixmont Road
1834 ft · 39 sec · Dixmont Road
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road
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Continue on Main Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 2
3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 2
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 2
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Hermon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Merge slight right
36.4 mi · 00h 39m
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 Hermon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Hermon?
The road trip is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Waterville and 24.4 miles from Hermon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterville and Sunny near Hermon.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
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 Palmyra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Hermon. Straight-line distance: 39.54 mi (63.63 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hermon
Town in Maine
| Population | 6,104 |
| Coordinates | 44.8100700, -68.9133700 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hermon (-68.91337, 44.81007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $11.00 | $22.01 |
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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