Origin
Heron Island, ME
Afternoon in Heron Island on Saturday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heron Island, ME to Whitefield, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heron Island, ME
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Whitefield, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Heron Island, ME to Whitefield, ME covers 30.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alna Road, Wiscasset Road, Boothbay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on Alna Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 30.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alna Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near ME 96 / Ocean Point Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Heron Island, ME to Whitefield, ME is easy. At 1h 7m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
ME 96 / Ocean Point Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 96 / Ocean Point Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Townsend Ave
Turn right onto Townsend Ave
Navigation decision point
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Enter roundabout onto ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
17.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
ME 218 / Federal Street
Turn right onto ME 218 / Federal Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alna Road | 8.4 mi | 20m |
| Wiscasset Road | 8.4 mi | 16m |
| Boothbay Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Ocean Point Road | 4.3 mi | 10m |
| Federal Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Route 1 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| King Phillips Trail | 1 mi | 4m |
| Townsend Ave | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Alna Road
— 8.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heron Island, ME and Whitefield, ME.
1
Start on King Phillips Trail
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
King Phillips Trail
2
At end of road, turn right onto ME 96
4.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Ocean Point Road
3
Turn right onto Townsend Ave
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Townsend Ave
4
Continue on ME 27
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wiscasset Road
5
Enter roundabout onto ME 27
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wiscasset Road
6
Continue on ME 27
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Wiscasset Road
7
Continue on ME 27
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Boothbay Road
8
Turn left onto US 1; ME 27
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
9
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto ME 218
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Federal Street
11
Continue on ME 218
8.4 mi
·
20 min
·
Alna Road
12
Continue on ME 218
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Wiscasset Road
13
Arrive at destination
ME 194
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Heron Island, ME · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Heron Island, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Whitefield, ME
The final approach into Whitefield, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Whitefield, ME
Afternoon in Whitefield on Saturday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
11 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
1h 7m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Heron Island, ME to Whitefield, ME covers 30.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alna Road, Wiscasset Road, Boothbay Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Heron Island, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.96 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.
The drive from Heron Island, ME to Whitefield, ME is easy. At 1h 7m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Heron Island, ME to Whitefield, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
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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