How far is West Point, ME from Bath, ME?

The driving distance from West Point, ME to Bath, ME is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.06 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.51 mi
18.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.51 mi
Kilometers
18.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.06 mi
Kilometers
21.01 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bath
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in West Point
Wed, Apr 15, 10:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Point
2026-04-15T21:33
Arrive Bath
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Point
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Phippsburg
ME

Town in Maine, US

From West Point
6.5 mi
00h 12m
To Bath
6.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Tonight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
56°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Point and Bath.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Point and Bath.

  1. 1

    Start on Carrying Place Road

    13 m · 7 sec · Carrying Place Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Point Road

    1.7 mi · 6 min · West Point Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sebasco Road

    2751 ft · 2 min · Sebasco Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Road

    8 mi · 13 min · Main Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridge Street

    137 m · 13 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on High Street

    2.4 mi · 7 min · High Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Granite Street

    613 ft · 31 sec · Granite Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Middle Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Middle Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    773 ft · 29 sec · Vine Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Point and Bath.

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Road
8.04 mi · 62%
High Street
2.41 mi · 18%
West Point Road
1.66 mi · 13%
Sebasco Road
0.52 mi · 4%
Vine Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Granite Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Road

Turn left onto Main Road

8.04 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phippsburg
00h 12m from West Point
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving West Point and Chance Rain Showers near Bath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Point to Bath?

The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Phippsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from West Point and 6.5 miles from Bath.

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

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around West Point and Chance Rain Showers near Bath.

Stop Ideas Near Phippsburg

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

10 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

14 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

22 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

23 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Bath. Straight-line distance: 11.51 mi (18.53 km).

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#1 West Point

West Point is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.7470300, -69.8644900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Bath

#2 Bath

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,335
Coordinates43.9106400, -69.8206000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: West Point Road (-69.864025, 43.747054)
End: (-69.820586, 43.910604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.63
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.81 $3.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.05 $4.10
Premium $4.86 $2.23 $4.47
Diesel $6.00 $2.76 $5.52

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 West Point and Bath. The current time is 21:33:47.

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.