Origin
Waldoboro, ME
Afternoon in Waldoboro on Saturday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waldoboro, 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
56m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waldoboro, ME
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Heron Island, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waldoboro, ME to Heron Island, ME covers 32.3 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 1, Wiscasset Road, Boothbay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on Route 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Wiscasset Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Boothbay Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Ocean Point Road | 4.3 mi | 10m |
| Atlantic Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| King Phillips Trail | 1 mi | 4m |
| Townsend Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 1
— 12.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldoboro, ME and Heron Island, ME.
1
Start on ME 220
7 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Atlantic Highway
4
Continue on US 1
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 1
5
Continue on US 1
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 1
6
Turn left onto Cross Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cross Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto ME 27
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Boothbay Road
8
Continue on ME 27
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Wiscasset Road
9
Enter roundabout onto ME 27
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wiscasset Road
10
Continue on ME 27
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Wiscasset Road
11
Continue on ME 27
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Townsend Avenue
12
Turn left onto ME 96
4.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Ocean Point Road
13
Turn left onto King Phillips Trail
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
King Phillips Trail
14
Continue on King Phillips Trail
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
King Phillips Trail
15
Arrive at destination
King Phillips Trail
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Waldoboro, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Jefferson Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 1 / Atlantic Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Atlantic Highway
Navigation decision point
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
ME 27 / Boothbay Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 27 / Boothbay Road
Navigation decision point
4
25.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Enter roundabout onto ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
27 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
ME 96 / Ocean Point Road
Turn left onto ME 96 / Ocean Point Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.20 one way
$10.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 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 | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
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
Heron Island, ME
Afternoon in Heron Island on Saturday
Local time
3:02 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
4 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
56m 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?
32.3 mi in 56m — 40% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Route 1.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Route 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Waldoboro, ME to Heron Island, ME is easy. At 56m with 40% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 1 / Atlantic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (ME 27 / Boothbay Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Route 1. 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: near the start (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 1 / Atlantic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 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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