Origin
Northport, ME
Late night in Northport on Saturday
Local time
2:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northport, ME to Burnham, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northport, ME
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Burnham, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Northport, ME to Burnham, ME covers 41.8 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belfast Road, Waterville Road, Troy Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Belfast Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 41.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belfast Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 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 7.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Northport, ME to Burnham, ME is easy. At 1h 13m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8 miles (ME 7; ME 137 / Waldo Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (ME 220 / Knox Ridge North): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
7.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
ME 7; ME 137 / Waldo Avenue
Turn left onto ME 7; ME 137 / Waldo Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
23.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
ME 220 / Knox Ridge North
Turn right onto ME 220 / Knox Ridge North
Navigation decision point
3
30.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 202; ME 9; ME 220 / Bangor Road
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9; ME 220 / Bangor Road
Navigation decision point
5
41.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
ME 11; ME 100 / North Main Street
Turn sharp right onto ME 11; ME 100 / North Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Road | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Waterville Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Troy Road | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| Atlantic Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Thorndike Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Bangor Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Route 1 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Mount View Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Belfast Road
— 7.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northport, ME and Burnham, ME.
1
Start on US 1
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Atlantic Highway
2
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Northport Avenue
3
Continue on US 1
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 1
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
5
Turn left onto ME 7; ME 137
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Waldo Avenue
6
Continue on ME 7; ME 137
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterville Road
7
Continue on ME 137
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bear Trap Highway
8
Continue on ME 137
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Belfast Road
9
Turn right onto ME 220
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Knox Ridge North
10
Continue on ME 220
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount View Road
11
Continue on ME 139; ME 220
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Unity Road
12
Continue on ME 139; ME 220
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Thorndike Road
13
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9; ME 220
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bangor Road
14
Turn left onto ME 220
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Detroit Road
15
Continue on Detroit Road
146 ft
·
5 sec
·
Detroit Road
16
Turn left onto Burnham Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Burnham Road
17
Continue on Troy Road
6.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Troy Road
18
Turn sharp right onto ME 11; ME 100
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
ME 11; ME 100
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Northport, ME · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Northport, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burnham, ME
The final approach into Burnham, 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
$6.73 one way
$13.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Burnham, ME
Late night in Burnham on Saturday
Local time
2:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Brooks, ME
21 mi in
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
15 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
1h 13m 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 Northport, ME to Burnham, ME covers 41.8 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belfast Road, Waterville Road, Troy Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 miles from Northport, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.73 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 Northport, ME to Burnham, ME is easy. At 1h 13m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8 miles (ME 7; ME 137 / Waldo Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (ME 220 / Knox Ridge North): Navigation decision point.
The route from Northport, ME to Burnham, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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