How far is Waterville, ME from Standish, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Standish, ME is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Standish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Standish.
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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
2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto Silver Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Silver Street
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Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1482 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
32.7 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
3.8 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucester
1849 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Gray Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Gray Road
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Continue on Tandberg Trail
3.6 mi · 7 min · Tandberg Trail
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Continue on Chadbourne Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Chadbourne Road
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Continue on Northeast Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Road
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Turn right onto Ossipee Trail East
87 m · 7 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Turn right onto Oak Hill Road
4 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Standish.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
32.7 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Waterville and Partly Sunny near Standish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Standish?
The road trip is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Sabattus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Waterville and 41.1 miles from Standish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waterville and Partly Sunny near Standish.
Stop Ideas Near Sabattus
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 Sabattus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Standish. Straight-line distance: 72.53 mi (116.73 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Standish
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 10,197 |
| Coordinates | 43.7359100, -70.5520000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Standish (-70.552, 43.73591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.93 | $25.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
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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