How far is Waterville, ME from Rockland, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Rockland, ME is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lincoln County, Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Rockland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Rockland.
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Start on Post Office Square
13 m · 7 sec · Post Office Square
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Turn left onto Elm Street
996 ft · 38 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
2290 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Bay Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Bay Street
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Turn left onto China Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · China Road
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Continue on Waterville Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Waterville Road
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
7.1 mi · 11 min · Lakeview Drive
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Merge slight left onto Route 3
989 ft · 25 sec · Route 3
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Turn left onto Windsor Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Windsor Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Augusta-Rockland Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Augusta-Rockland Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Heald Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Heald Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Rockland Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Rockland Street
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on Maverick Street
1851 ft · 39 sec · Maverick Street
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Merge slight left
121 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
2237 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Elm Street
142 m · 21 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
54 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Rockland.
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.
Lakeview Drive
Continue on Lakeview Drive
7.12 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterville and Chance Rain Showers near Rockland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Rockland?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Waterville and 28.5 miles from Rockland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Waterville and Chance Rain Showers near Rockland.
Stop Ideas Near Somerville
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 Somerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Rockland. Straight-line distance: 40.34 mi (64.92 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockland
City in Knox County, Maine, United States
| Population | 7,183 |
| Coordinates | 44.1036900, -69.1089300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockland (-69.10893, 44.10369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $3.95 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.76 | $19.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
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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