How far is Whitefield, ME from Somerville, ME?

The driving distance from Whitefield, ME to Somerville, ME is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
12.58 mi
00h 37m
Flight
11.75 mi
18.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.75 mi
Kilometers
18.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.58 mi
Kilometers
20.25 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:58 PM EDT
Return by in Whitefield
Sat, Apr 18, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefield
2026-04-18T15:20
Arrive Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Whitefield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Windsor
ME

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

From Whitefield
6.3 mi
00h 18m
To Somerville
6.3 mi
00h 18m

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
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitefield and Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Pittston Road

    27 m · 6 sec · Pittston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East River Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · East River Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army Road

    126 m · 12 sec · Grand Army Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mills Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Mills Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Somerville Road

    4.9 mi · 19 min · Somerville Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Somerville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Somerville Road
4.93 mi · 39%
East River Road
4.48 mi · 36%
Mills Road
3.08 mi · 25%
Grand Army Road
0.08 mi · 1%
Pittston Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Somerville Road

Continue on Somerville Road

4.93 mi · 00h 19m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 18m from Whitefield
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitefield and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitefield to Somerville?

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Whitefield and 6.3 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Whitefield and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

18 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

28 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

31 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitefield and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 11.75 mi (18.91 km).

Whitefield

#1 Whitefield

City in Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,281
Coordinates44.1700700, -69.6253200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

Town in Lincoln County, Maine, USA

Population569
Coordinates44.3092400, -69.4889300
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitefield (-69.62532, 44.17007)
End: Somerville (-69.48893, 44.30924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.68 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.47
0.88 gal · 3.36 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.74 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.96 $3.92
Premium $4.86 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $6.00 $2.64 $5.28

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 Somerville. The current time is 15:20:47.

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.