How far is Waterville, ME from Oxford County, ME?

The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Oxford County, ME is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.73 mi
02h 12m
Flight
55.53 mi
89.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.53 mi
Kilometers
89.36 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.73 mi
Kilometers
131.53 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford County
Thu, Oct 15, 6:03 PM EDT
Return by in Waterville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterville
2026-10-15T15:51
Arrive Oxford County
Thu, Oct 15, 6:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Wilton
ME

Town in Maine

From Waterville
40.8 mi
01h 06m
To Oxford County
40.9 mi
01h 06m

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
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Oxford County.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Oxford County.

  1. 1

    Start on Post Office Square

    13 m · 4 sec · Post Office Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    110 m · 14 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pung Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pung Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Middle Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Waterville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Farmington Falls Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Farmington Falls Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Philbrick Street

    872 ft · 39 sec · Philbrick Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Vienna Road

    155 m · 13 sec · Vienna Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lucy Knowles Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Knowlton Corner Road

    98 m · 6 sec · Knowlton Corner Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Chesterville Road

    156 m · 11 sec · Chesterville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wilton Road

    1698 ft · 34 sec · Wilton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Chesterville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 156

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156

  20. 20

    Continue on Wilton Road

    2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Chesterville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Depot Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto US Route 2 East

    3003 ft · 1 min · US Route 2 East

  24. 24

    Continue on United States Highway 2

    1189 ft · 25 sec · United States Highway 2

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on United States Highway 2

    1310 ft · 28 sec · United States Highway 2

  26. 26

    Continue on US Route 2 East

    7 mi · 11 min · US Route 2 East

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 2

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 2

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on River Road

    1075 ft · 41 sec · River Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto McLain Street

    132 m · 7 sec · McLain Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Main Street

    1217 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Oxford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Oxford Road

  33. 33

    Continue on State Route 108

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 108

  34. 34

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    16.1 mi · 25 min · Prospect Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Jims Drive

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Jims Drive

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Lower Kates Road

    1053 ft · 1 min · Lower Kates Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Scribe Way

    3182 ft · 4 min · Scribe Way

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scribe Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Oxford County.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Waterville Road
16.2 mi · 20%
Prospect Avenue
16.1 mi · 20%
Main Street
10.5 mi · 13%
US Route 2 East
7.61 mi · 9%
Norridgewock Road
5.51 mi · 7%
Farmington Falls Road
3.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Prospect Avenue

Continue on Prospect Avenue

16.1 mi · 00h 25m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
01h 06m from Waterville
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waterville and Mostly Sunny near Oxford County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Oxford County?

The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Waterville and 40.9 miles from Oxford County.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterville and Mostly Sunny near Oxford County.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

43 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Berlin, New Hampshire

77 mi away
318 Glen Ave
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

79 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

80 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Oxford County. Straight-line distance: 55.53 mi (89.36 km).

Waterville

#1 Waterville

City in Maine, United States

Population16,579
Coordinates44.5520100, -69.6317100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Oxford County

#2 Oxford County

County in Maine, United States

Population58,132
Coordinates44.4997700, -70.7565700
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterville (-69.63171, 44.55201)
End: Oxford County (-70.75657, 44.49977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.92 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.21
5.76 gal · 21.84 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $12.60 $25.21
Mid-grade $4.93 $14.18 $28.37
Premium $5.41 $15.58 $31.16
Diesel $6.44 $18.53 $37.07

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 Oxford County. The current time is 15:51:17.

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.