Origin
Waterville, ME
Afternoon in Waterville on Thursday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterville, ME to Turner, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waterville, ME to Turner, ME covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, US 202, Route 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 58.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and US 202. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.4 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 202. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 20.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 48.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
20.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 109B
Toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME...
4
47.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
48.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
49 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
ME 4 / Center Street
Merge onto ME 4 / Center Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
ME 117 / Turner Center Road
Turn right onto ME 117 / Turner Center Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 17.4 mi | 18m |
| US 202 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Auburn Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Turner Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Western Avenue | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Kennedy Memorial Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 17.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville, ME and Turner, ME.
1
Start on Post Office Square
42 ft
·
7 sec
·
Post Office Square
2
Turn left onto ME 11; ME 104
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
3
Turn slight right onto ME 11; ME 104; ME 137 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
4
Continue on ME 11; ME 104; ME 137
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Kennedy Memorial Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge onto I 95
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 109B
Toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
8
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Avenue
9
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
11
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
12
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US Route 202
13
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
14
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
16
Turn straight onto Russell Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Russell Street
17
Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mount Auburn Avenue
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
19
Turn right
112 ft
·
5 sec
20
Merge onto ME 4
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
22
Continue on ME 4
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Auburn Road
23
Turn right onto ME 117
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Turner Center Road
24
Arrive at destination
ME 117
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Waterville, ME · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Waterville, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Turner, ME
The final approach into Turner, 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
$9.48 one way
$18.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Turner, ME
Afternoon in Turner on Thursday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Monmouth, ME
29 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
16 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 11m 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 Waterville, ME to Turner, ME covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, US 202, Route 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Waterville, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.48 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 48.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Waterville, ME to Turner, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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