Origin
Bristol, ME
Afternoon in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, ME to Heron Island, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, ME
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Heron Island, ME
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Trip Overview
Bristol, ME to Heron Island, ME is 27.7 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Bristol Road, Wiscasset Road, and Route 1, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, taking you through the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with plenty of turns, making it a relaxed way to get from point A to point B. It's a good option if you're looking for a straightforward, quick journey without a lot of highway time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Wiscasset Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Route 1 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Boothbay Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Ocean Point Road | 4.3 mi | 10m |
| King Phillips Trail | 1 mi | 4m |
| Townsend Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Bristol Road
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, ME and Heron Island, ME.
1
Start on ME 130
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Bristol Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 BUS
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 1 BUS
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
4
Merge onto US 1
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
5
Turn left onto Cross Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cross Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto ME 27
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Boothbay Road
7
Continue on ME 27
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Wiscasset Road
8
Enter roundabout onto ME 27
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wiscasset Road
9
Continue on ME 27
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Wiscasset Road
10
Continue on ME 27
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Townsend Avenue
11
Turn left onto ME 96
4.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Ocean Point Road
12
Turn left onto King Phillips Trail
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
King Phillips Trail
13
Continue on King Phillips Trail
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
King Phillips Trail
14
Arrive at destination
King Phillips Trail
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 1 BUS / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 BUS / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 1 / Route 1
Merge onto US 1 / Route 1
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
ME 27 / Boothbay Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 27 / Boothbay Road
Navigation decision point
4
21.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Enter roundabout onto ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
22.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
ME 96 / Ocean Point Road
Turn left onto ME 96 / Ocean Point Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Heron Island, ME
Afternoon in Heron Island on Saturday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
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
51m 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?
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile. With only 18% of the drive on highways, you'll primarily navigate local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.7 miles on Bristol Road. You'll experience frequent changes in direction and speed as you move through communities and along the coast. This driving style means you'll need to stay engaged, as the road is constantly shifting.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Bristol 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 5.7 miles in near US 1 BUS / Main 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 51m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (US 1 BUS / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (US 1 / Route 1): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.8 miles (ME 27 / Boothbay Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Bristol 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 5.7 miles (US 1 BUS / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (US 1 / Route 1): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.8 miles (ME 27 / Boothbay Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Heron Island, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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