Origin
Belfast, ME
Afternoon in Belfast on Saturday
Local time
4:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belfast, ME to Burnham, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belfast, ME
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Burnham, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belfast, ME to Burnham, ME covers 34.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belfast Road, Waterville Road, Troy Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Belfast Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Road | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Waterville Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Troy Road | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| Thorndike Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Bangor Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Mount View Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Knox Ridge North | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Detroit Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Belfast Road
— 7.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfast, ME and Burnham, ME.
1
Start on High Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
2
Turn left onto Vine Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Vine Street
3
Turn right onto ME 7; ME 137
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Waldo Avenue
4
Continue on ME 7; ME 137
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterville Road
5
Continue on ME 137
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bear Trap Highway
6
Continue on ME 137
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Belfast Road
7
Turn right onto ME 220
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Knox Ridge North
8
Continue on ME 220
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount View Road
9
Continue on ME 139; ME 220
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Unity Road
10
Continue on ME 139; ME 220
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Thorndike Road
11
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9; ME 220
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bangor Road
12
Turn left onto ME 220
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Detroit Road
13
Continue on Detroit Road
146 ft
·
5 sec
·
Detroit Road
14
Turn left onto Burnham Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Burnham Road
15
Continue on Troy Road
6.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Troy Road
16
Turn sharp right onto ME 11; ME 100
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
ME 11; ME 100
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Belfast, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 34.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Vine Street
Turn left onto Vine Street
Navigation decision point
3
15.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
ME 220 / Knox Ridge North
Turn right onto ME 220 / Knox Ridge North
Navigation decision point
3
23.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 202; ME 9; ME 220 / Bangor Road
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9; ME 220 / Bangor Road
Navigation decision point
3
26.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
ME 220 / Detroit Road
Turn left onto ME 220 / Detroit Road
Navigation decision point
5
34.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
ME 11; ME 100 / North Main Street
Turn sharp right onto ME 11; ME 100 / North Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Burnham, ME
Afternoon in Burnham on Saturday
Local time
4:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Unity, ME
17 mi in
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
9 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 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
34.6 mi in 1h 6m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Belfast Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Vine Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (ME 220 / Knox Ridge North): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (US 202; ME 9; ME 220 / Bangor Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Belfast Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (ME 220 / Knox Ridge North): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (US 202; ME 9; ME 220 / Bangor Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burnham, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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