How far is Wellington, ME from Parrot, ME?

The driving distance from Wellington, ME to Parrot, ME is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.17 mi
01h 00m
Flight
15.02 mi
24.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.02 mi
Kilometers
24.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.17 mi
Kilometers
45.34 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parrot
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Wellington
Thu, Apr 16, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellington
2026-04-16T00:53
Arrive Parrot
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellington
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
Guilford
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Wellington
14 mi
00h 30m
To Parrot
14.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wellington and Parrot.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wellington and Parrot.

  1. 1

    Start on Harmony Road

    32 m · 5 sec · Harmony Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parkman Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Parkman Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Parkman Road

    5.2 mi · 13 min · Parkman Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wellington Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Wellington Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 150

    4.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 150

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1899 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pond Road

    4.8 mi · 11 min · Pond Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pond Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pond Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Barrows Falls Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Barrows Falls Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barrows Falls Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellington and Parrot.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkman Road
7.1 mi · 25%
Pond Road
5.54 mi · 20%
State Highway 150
4.87 mi · 17%
Main Road
3.9 mi · 14%
Wellington Road
3.37 mi · 12%
Barrows Falls Road
2.12 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Parkman Road

Continue on Parkman Road

5.21 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guilford
00h 30m from Wellington
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Wellington and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Parrot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wellington to Parrot?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Guilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Wellington and 14.1 miles from Parrot.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers around Wellington and Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Parrot.

Stop Ideas Near Guilford

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

59 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

63 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

87 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

88 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellington and Parrot. Straight-line distance: 15.02 mi (24.18 km).

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#1 Wellington

Town in Maine, United States

Population248
Coordinates45.0397800, -69.5972700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
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#2 Parrot

Parrot is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.2550500, -69.5539400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Wellington (-69.59727, 45.03978)
End: Parrot (-69.55394, 45.25505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $3.91
Round trip
$7.81
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.91 $7.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.41 $8.82
Premium $4.86 $4.81 $9.62
Diesel $6.00 $5.94 $11.87

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellington and Parrot. The current time is 00:53:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.