How far is Whitefield, ME from Heron Island, ME?

The driving distance from Whitefield, ME to Heron Island, ME is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
30.75 mi
01h 07m
Flight
23.65 mi
38.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.65 mi
Kilometers
38.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.75 mi
Kilometers
49.48 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heron Island
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 PM EDT
Return by in Whitefield
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefield
2026-04-18T13:33
Arrive Heron Island
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefield
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
Wiscasset
ME

Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States

From Whitefield
15.3 mi
00h 33m
To Heron Island
15.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
Heron Island Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Saturday
Using Boothbay Harbor as the closest live forecast in the Lincoln County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefield and Heron Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitefield and Heron Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Pittston Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Pittston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Alna Road

    8.4 mi · 20 min · Alna Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Federal Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Federal Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2201 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Boothbay Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boothbay Circle

    22 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Wiscasset Road

    980 ft · 30 sec · Wiscasset Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Townsend Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Townsend Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ocean Point Road

    4.3 mi · 10 min · Ocean Point Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto King Phillips Trail

    819 ft · 36 sec · King Phillips Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on King Phillips Trail

    1.4 km · 3 min · King Phillips Trail

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · King Phillips Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefield and Heron Island.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alna Road
8.44 mi · 27%
Wiscasset Road
8.35 mi · 27%
Boothbay Road
4.69 mi · 15%
Ocean Point Road
4.26 mi · 14%
Federal Street
1.45 mi · 5%
Route 1
1.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alna Road

Continue on Alna Road

8.44 mi · 00h 20m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiscasset
00h 33m from Whitefield
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitefield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Heron Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitefield to Heron Island?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Wiscasset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Whitefield and 15.3 miles from Heron Island.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Whitefield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Heron Island.

Stop Ideas Near Wiscasset

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

2 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

11 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Bath, Maine

16 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

24 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitefield and Heron Island. Straight-line distance: 23.65 mi (38.06 km).

Whitefield

#1 Whitefield

City in Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,281
Coordinates44.1700700, -69.6253200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
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#2 Heron Island

Heron Island is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.8303600, -69.5669900
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitefield (-69.62532, 44.17007)
End: Heron Island (-69.56699, 43.83036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.59
Diesel $6.00 $6.54 $13.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitefield and Heron Island. The current time is 13:33:19.

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.