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Trip from North Bath, ME to Orono, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
123 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bath, ME
Talha Resitoglu
Orono, ME
Ever Rayan
Trip Overview
North Bath, ME to Orono, ME is 123 miles and takes about 2h 27m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely in Maine, making it a straightforward drive. With 90% of the route on highways, you'll cover most of the distance quickly. This is a good option for a single-day trip, whether you're looking for a quick commute or a short getaway.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.5 miles from North Bath, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 87.5 mi | 1h 35m |
| I 295 | 21.1 mi | 23m |
| Leeman Highway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| ME 24 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| High Street | 1.7 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Kelley Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lewiston Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 87.5 mi, about 1h 35m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,630 veh/hr typical · worst 2,119
Quietest
1 AM
~58 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
28.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bath, ME and Orono, ME.
1
Start on Harward Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harward Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto High Street
1.7 mi
·
5 min
·
High Street
3
Take the ramp
441 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 1 South
4
Merge onto US 1
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Leeman Highway
5
Take the exit onto ME 24
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
ME 24
Toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on ME 196
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewiston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 295 North: Augusta
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 295
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 295
9
Merge onto I 95
88 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 191
Toward Kelly Road, Orono
11
Turn right onto Kelley Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kelley Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto Pine Street
229 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pine Street
14
Turn left
66 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn left
164 ft
·
12 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2h 27m drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Orono. Since the total distance is 123 miles and the fuel cost is estimated at $20, you won't need to worry much about frequent fuel stops. The longest stretch on the Maine Turnpike is 87.5 miles, so plan a quick break before or after that segment if needed. Given the relatively short duration, you have flexibility to depart when convenient, but be mindful of potential traffic merging onto I-295.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.5 miles from North Bath, ME, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.5 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orono, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Bath, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Bath, ME
This is one driving day of about 123 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from North Bath, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 87.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.5 miles from North Bath, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Maine Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
West Gardiner Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 123 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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High Street
At end of road, turn left onto High Street
Navigation decision point
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
ME 24
Take the exit onto ME 24 toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: T...
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 295 North: Augusta
6
120.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward Kelly Road, Orono
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 191
Toward Kelly Road, Orono
5
123 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.49 one way
$40.98 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $22.74 | $45.47 |
| premium | $5.07 | $24.53 | $49.06 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $27.11 | $54.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.25
Maine Turnpike
(87.5 mi)
$5.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.90 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.76 | $4.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.22 | $7.87 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Origin
North Bath, ME
Evening in North Bath on Sunday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Orono, ME
Evening in Orono on Sunday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Augusta, ME
62 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 27m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 90% of the 123 miles on high-speed roads like the Maine Turnpike and I-295. You'll experience a long stretch of 87.5 miles on the Maine Turnpike before transitioning to Leeman Highway. Expect a steady pace with fewer exits for a significant portion of the drive, transitioning to more local traffic as you approach your destination.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.5 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near High Street.
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 123 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (ME 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
281 ft
27 ft
Total Climb
255 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
281 ft
~43.9 mi in
Elevation Range
255 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Bath, ME to Orono, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Lewiston along the way.
Lewiston
8.8 mi in
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~15m
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via ME 24
About the Cities
Arriving in Orono, ME
Full guide →Orono is a city in Maine. It is home to the University of Maine.
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 2h 27m. Total distance: 123 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.5 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.25 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 0.2 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (ME 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Orono, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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