How far is Waterville, ME from Skowhegan, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Skowhegan, ME is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Skowhegan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Skowhegan.
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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
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Pung Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Pung Hill Road
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Continue on Middle Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Middle Road
9 mi · 16 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
795 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Island Avenue
1156 ft · 33 sec · Island Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Island Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Skowhegan.
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.
Middle Road
Continue on Middle Road
9.01 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Waterville and Sunny near Skowhegan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Skowhegan?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Waterville and 8.2 miles from Skowhegan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterville and Sunny near Skowhegan.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Vassalboro Town Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Skowhegan. Straight-line distance: 15.34 mi (24.68 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Skowhegan
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 8,238 |
| Coordinates | 44.7650600, -69.7192200 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Skowhegan (-69.71922, 44.76506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
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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