How far is Waterville, ME from North Bath, ME?

The driving distance from Waterville, ME to North Bath, ME is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.51 mi
01h 09m
Flight
43.61 mi
70.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.61 mi
Kilometers
70.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.51 mi
Kilometers
100.6 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bath
Thu, Oct 15, 10:38 PM EDT
Return by in Waterville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterville
2026-10-15T21:29
Arrive North Bath
Thu, Oct 15, 10:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
30.4 mi
00h 34m
To North Bath
32.1 mi
00h 34m

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
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and North Bath.

  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

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 East: Topsham, Brunswick

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lewiston Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 196

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 196

  11. 11

    Continue on Brunswick-Topsham Bypass

    2819 ft · 59 sec · Brunswick-Topsham Bypass

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 209: Phippsburg

    142 m · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.7 mi · 6 min · High Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Harward Street

    865 ft · 38 sec · Harward Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harward Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennedy Memorial Drive
26.1 mi · 42%
I 295 South
21.6 mi · 35%
US 1 North
7.24 mi · 12%
High Street
1.7 mi · 3%
Route 196
1.42 mi · 2%
Silver Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kennedy Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

24.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
00h 34m from Waterville
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waterville and Sunny near North Bath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterville to North Bath?

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 30.4 miles from Waterville and 32.1 miles from North Bath.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.67 one way or $19.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterville and Sunny near North Bath.

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 North Bath. Straight-line distance: 43.61 mi (70.18 km).

Waterville

#1 Waterville

City in Maine, United States

Population16,579
Coordinates44.5520100, -69.6317100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Bath

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

Population9,363
Coordinates43.9348000, -69.8158800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-69.631853, 44.55206)
End: Harward Street (-69.815942, 43.934968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $9.67
Round trip
$19.34
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $9.67 $19.34
Mid-grade $4.93 $10.88 $21.77
Premium $5.41 $11.96 $23.91
Diesel $6.44 $14.22 $28.44

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 North Bath. The current time is 21:29:21.

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.