Origin
Heron Island, ME
Afternoon in Heron Island on Saturday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heron Island, ME to Wiscasset, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heron Island, ME
Gabdu Jomart
Wiscasset, ME
Jonathan Valdes
Trip Overview
The drive from Heron Island, ME to Wiscasset, ME covers 17.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wiscasset Road, Boothbay Road, Ocean Point Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Wiscasset Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wiscasset Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Boothbay Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Ocean Point Road | 4.3 mi | 10m |
| Route 1 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| King Phillips Trail | 1 mi | 4m |
| Townsend Ave | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wiscasset Road
— 5.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heron Island, ME and Wiscasset, 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
Arrive at destination
US 1; ME 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Wiscasset, ME
Afternoon in Wiscasset on Saturday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
16 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
35m 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?
17.6 mi in 35m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Wiscasset Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Heron Island, ME to Wiscasset, ME is easy. At 35m with 7% 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Wiscasset 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 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.
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 Wiscasset, 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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