Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heron Island, ME
Gabdu Jomart
Bristol, ME
Boys in Bristol Photography
The drive from Heron Island, ME to Bristol, ME covers 27.6 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bristol Road, Wiscasset Road, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on Bristol Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
| 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 Ave | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Heron Island, ME and Bristol, ME.
Start on King Phillips Trail
At end of road, turn right onto ME 96
Turn right onto Townsend Ave
Continue on ME 27
Enter roundabout onto ME 27
Continue on ME 27
Continue on ME 27
Turn slight right onto Cross Road
Turn right onto US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 BUS
Continue on US 1 BUS
Turn right onto ME 129; ME 130
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto ME 96 / Ocean Point Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Townsend Ave
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto US 1 / Route 1
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 1 BUS / Main Street toward US 1 BUS: Pemaquid Beach, Pemaquid, Damariscotta, Bristol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
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 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Heron Island on Saturday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
27.6 mi in 51m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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 1 miles in near ME 96 / Ocean Point Road.
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 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (ME 96 / Ocean Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Townsend Ave): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (ME 27 / Wiscasset Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Heron Island, ME and Bristol, ME, road signs point toward Pemaquid and Damariscotta.
Pemaquid
Damariscotta
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 27.6 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.
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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