Origin
East Limington, ME
Afternoon in East Limington on Saturday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Limington, ME to Kennebunk, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Limington, ME
Kelly
Kennebunk, ME
Torie Roman
Trip Overview
The drive from East Limington, ME to Kennebunk, ME covers 32.3 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, River Road, Buxton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| River Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Saco Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Fletcher Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Ossipee Trail | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Long Plains Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 8.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Limington, ME and Kennebunk, ME.
1
Start on this road
62 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto ME 25; ME 117
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ossipee Trail
3
Enter roundabout onto Saco Road
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Saco Road
4
Continue on Saco Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Saco Road
5
Continue on Long Plains Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Plains Road
6
Turn right onto Parker Farm Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Farm Road
7
Continue on River Road
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
River Road
8
Continue on Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
9
Continue on ME 112
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
11
Merge onto I 95
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Maine Turnpike
12
Take the exit
228 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 25
Toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 25
Toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
14
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
15
At end of road, turn left onto ME 35
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Alewive Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto ME 35
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Fletcher Street
17
Enter roundabout onto ME 35
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fletcher Street
18
Continue on ME 35
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fletcher Street
19
Turn right onto US 1; ME 9A
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
20
Continue on US 1; ME 9A
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
York Street
21
Turn right onto Friend Street
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Friend Street
22
Arrive at destination
Friend Street
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 East Limington, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 25; ME 117 / Ossipee Trail
Turn left onto ME 25; ME 117 / Ossipee Trail
Navigation decision point
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
8
29.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
8
29.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 25
Toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
7
29.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
ME 35 / Alewive Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 35 / Alewive Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Maine Turnpike
(8.6 mi)
$0.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
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
Kennebunk, ME
Afternoon in Kennebunk on Saturday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
21 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
53m 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 53m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 25; ME 117 / Ossipee Trail.
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 32.3 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (ME 25; ME 117 / Ossipee Trail): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
292 ft
73 ft
Total Climb
177 ft
Total Descent
354 ft
Highest Point
292 ft
~4.6 mi in
Elevation Range
219 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 East Limington, ME to Kennebunk, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Kennebunkport along the way.
Kennebunkport
29.2 mi in
|
~45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.52 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. 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 (ME 25; ME 117 / Ossipee Trail): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kennebunk, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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