Origin
Bath, ME
Morning in Bath on Monday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bath, ME to Waterville, ME
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
58.2 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waterville, ME
Vika Glitter
Trip Overview
The drive from Bath, ME to Waterville, ME covers 58.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, I 295, Leeman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.1 miles from Bath, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 58.2 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.2 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 24.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 1 / Leeman Highway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 1 / Leeman Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7 miles (ME 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1 / Leeman Highway
Merge onto US 1 / Leeman Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
ME 24
Take the exit onto ME 24 toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: T...
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 295 North: Augusta
3
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 127
Toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland
Towns Along This Route
Between Bath, ME and Waterville, ME, road signs point toward Lewiston and Oakland.
Lewiston
7 mi in
|
~9m
|
via ME 24
Oakland
55.3 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 24.2 mi | 26m |
| I 295 | 21.1 mi | 23m |
| Leeman Highway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| ME 24 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Kennedy Memorial Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Silver Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lewiston Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 24.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bath, ME and Waterville, ME.
1
Start on Vine Street
277 ft
·
7 sec
·
Vine Street
2
Merge onto US 1
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Leeman Highway
3
Take the exit onto ME 24
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
ME 24
Toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on ME 196
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewiston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 295 North: Augusta
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 295
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 295
7
Merge onto I 95
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 127
Toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland
9
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 137
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Kennedy Memorial Drive
10
Continue on ME 11; ME 104; ME 137 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
11
Turn slight left onto ME 11; ME 104
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
12
Turn right onto Post Office Square
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Post Office Square
13
Arrive at destination
Post Office Square
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.1 miles from Bath, ME, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.1 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waterville, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bath, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bath, ME
This is one driving day of about 58.2 miles and 1h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bath, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 24.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.1 mi from Bath, ME · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 58.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Bath, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waterville, ME
The final approach into Waterville, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Waterville, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.32 one way
$18.63 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| premium | $4.83 | $11.06 | $22.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.45
Maine Turnpike
(24.2 mi)
$1.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Waterville, ME
Morning in Waterville on Monday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Light Rain
S 10 mph
98% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bath, ME to Waterville, ME covers 58.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, Leeman Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.1 miles from Bath, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 1 / Leeman Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7 miles (ME 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bath, ME and Waterville, ME, road signs point toward Lewiston and Oakland.
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