How far is Waterville, ME from Surry, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Surry, ME is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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.
Human settlement in Waldo 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 Surry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Surry.
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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
4.5 mi · 7 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Alder Park Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Alder Park Road
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Turn left
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit left
1586 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 1
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
155 m · 12 sec · Route 1
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Continue on Route 1
1 mi · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Acadia Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Bucksport Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Bucksport Road
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Turn right onto North Bend Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · North Bend Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bend Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Surry.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
28.7 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Waterville and Sunny near Surry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Surry?
The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Morrill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Waterville and 40.2 miles from Surry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.05 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterville and Sunny near Surry.
Stop Ideas Near Morrill
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 Morrill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Surry. Straight-line distance: 55.8 mi (89.8 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Surry
Town in Virginia
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 44.4959100, -68.5016900 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Surry (-68.50169, 44.49591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $4.26 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $13.66 | $27.32 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $18.16 | $36.31 |
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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