Origin
Boothbay, ME
Late night in Boothbay on Sunday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boothbay, ME to Somerville, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boothbay, ME
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Somerville, ME
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Trip Overview
Boothbay to Somerville is 40.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via Route 1 and East Pond Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mix of driving conditions as you transition from more developed areas to quieter countryside. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a single day, and doesn't require extensive planning beyond checking your fuel gauge.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| East Pond Road | 6.9 mi | 16m |
| Wiscasset Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Boothbay Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| West Washington Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Patricktown Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Washington Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Fitch Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Route 1
— 12.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boothbay, ME and Somerville, ME.
1
Start on ME 27
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Wiscasset Road
2
Continue on ME 27
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Boothbay Road
3
Turn slight right onto Cross Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cross Road
4
Turn right onto US 1
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 1
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
6
Turn left onto East Pond Road
6.9 mi
·
16 min
·
East Pond Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto ME 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Waldoboro Road
8
Turn right onto ME 126
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
9
Continue on ME 126
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Jefferson Road
10
Turn left onto Fitch Road
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Fitch Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto ME 17
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Road
12
Turn right onto ME 206
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
West Washington Road
13
Continue on ME 105
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Patricktown Road
14
Turn left onto Somerville Road
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
Somerville Road
15
Arrive at destination
Somerville Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Boothbay, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 16.9 and 33.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 1 / Route 1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 / Route 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
East Pond Road
Turn left onto East Pond Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
28.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
ME 32 / Waldoboro Road
Turn left onto ME 32 / Waldoboro Road
Navigation decision point
4
31.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Fitch Road
Turn left onto Fitch Road
Navigation decision point
5
33.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
ME 17 / Augusta Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 17 / Augusta Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.73 one way
$13.46 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| premium | $5.07 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.91 | $17.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Somerville, ME
Late night in Somerville on Sunday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
2 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 17m 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?
About 30% of this 40.4-mile drive is on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on Route 1, covering 12.1 miles. The route transitions from highway driving to surface roads, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and traffic patterns. Expect some rural cruising as you leave the more developed areas behind.
30% 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: 12.1 mi on Route 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.9 miles in near US 1 / Route 1.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles (US 1 / Route 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.6 miles (East Pond Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles (ME 32 / Waldoboro Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
322 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
531 ft
Total Descent
447 ft
Highest Point
322 ft
~37.5 mi in
Elevation Range
300 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Somerville, ME
Full guide →Founded 1858
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Route 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 16.9 miles (US 1 / Route 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.6 miles (East Pond Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles (ME 32 / Waldoboro 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 Somerville, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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