Origin
Belfast, ME
Afternoon in Belfast on Saturday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belfast, ME to Northport, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 8m
★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m
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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Northport, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belfast, ME to Northport, ME covers 7 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlantic Highway, Northport Avenue, Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Atlantic Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Northport Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Miller Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic Highway
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfast, ME and Northport, ME.
1
Start on High Street
523 ft
·
11 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn right onto Miller Street
424 ft
·
25 sec
·
Miller Street
3
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Northport Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northport Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Northport Avenue
6
Continue on US 1
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Atlantic Highway
7
Arrive at destination
US 1
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 1.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Miller Street
Turn right onto Miller Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northport Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Northport Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 1 / Northport Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Northport Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.13 one way
$2.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Northport, ME
Afternoon in Northport on Saturday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9m 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?
7 mi in 9m 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.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Atlantic Highway.
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 0.1 miles in near Miller 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 9m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Miller Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Northport Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m 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 4.4 miles on Atlantic Highway. 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 0.1 miles (Miller Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Northport Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northport, 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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