How far is Waterville, ME from New Gloucester, ME?

The driving distance from Waterville, ME to New Gloucester, ME is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
60.67 mi
01h 12m
Flight
51.91 mi
83.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.91 mi
Kilometers
83.54 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.67 mi
Kilometers
97.64 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Gloucester
Thu, Oct 15, 3:01 PM EDT
Return by in Waterville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterville
2026-10-15T13:49
Arrive New Gloucester
Thu, Oct 15, 3:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From Waterville
30.3 mi
00h 36m
To New Gloucester
30.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and New Gloucester.

  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 left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    84 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lewiston Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Intervale Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Intervale Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Gloucester Hill Road

    79 m · 11 sec · Gloucester Hill Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gloucester Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
27.8 mi · 46%
Kennedy Memorial Drive
26.1 mi · 43%
Lewiston Road
1.93 mi · 3%
Intervale Road
1.89 mi · 3%
Washington Street
1.69 mi · 3%
Silver Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

24.7 mi · 00h 27m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
00h 36m from Waterville
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waterville and Sunny near New Gloucester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterville to New Gloucester?

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Waterville and 30.4 miles from New Gloucester.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.36 one way or $18.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterville and Sunny near New Gloucester.

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and New Gloucester. Straight-line distance: 51.91 mi (83.54 km).

Waterville

#1 Waterville

City in Maine, United States

Population16,579
Coordinates44.5520100, -69.6317100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
New Gloucester

#2 New Gloucester

City in Maine, United States

Population5,880
Coordinates43.9628500, -70.2825500
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterville (-69.63171, 44.55201)
End: New Gloucester (-70.28255, 43.96285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.1 L · about $9.36
Round trip
$18.73
4.28 gal · 16.2 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $9.36 $18.73
Mid-grade $4.93 $10.54 $21.08
Premium $5.41 $11.58 $23.15
Diesel $6.44 $13.77 $27.54

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

There is no time difference between Waterville and New Gloucester. The current time is 13:49:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.