How far is Wiscasset, ME from Heron Island, ME?
The driving distance from Wiscasset, ME to Heron Island, ME is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wiscasset and Heron Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wiscasset and Heron Island.
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Start on Main Street
2148 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Turn slight right onto Boothbay Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road
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Continue on Wiscasset Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boothbay Circle
22 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road
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Exit the rotary onto Wiscasset Road
980 ft · 30 sec · Wiscasset Road
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Continue on Townsend Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Townsend Avenue
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Turn left onto Ocean Point Road
4.3 mi · 10 min · Ocean Point Road
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Turn left onto King Phillips Trail
819 ft · 36 sec · King Phillips Trail
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Continue on King Phillips Trail
1.4 km · 3 min · King Phillips Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · King Phillips Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wiscasset and Heron Island.
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.
Wiscasset Road
Continue on Wiscasset Road
4.93 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Wiscasset 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 Wiscasset to Heron Island?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Boothbay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Wiscasset and 8.8 miles from Heron Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wiscasset and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Heron Island.
Stop Ideas Near Boothbay
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 Boothbay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wiscasset and Heron Island. Straight-line distance: 12.89 mi (20.74 km).
#1 Wiscasset
Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,748 |
| Coordinates | 44.0028600, -69.6656000 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Heron Island
Heron Island is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8303600, -69.5669900 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heron Island (-69.56699, 43.83036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.95 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
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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