Origin
East Limington, ME
Morning in East Limington on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Limington, ME to Kittery, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 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 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
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.
East Limington, ME
Kelly
Kittery, ME
Ever Rayan
Trip Overview
The drive from East Limington, ME to Kittery, ME covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.8 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 55.4 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 (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 55.4 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and River Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.8 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 32.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and River Road. You will hit about 9 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 55.4 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: near the start (ME 25; ME 117 / Ossipee Trail): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
6
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
7
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, Sout...
8
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, Sout...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 32.8 mi | 35m |
| River Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Saco Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| ME 236 | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Ossipee Trail | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Long Plains Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 32.8 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Limington, ME and Kittery, 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
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Maine Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 2
Toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
14
Keep slight right at fork
516 ft
·
15 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
15
Turn straight onto ME 236
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
ME 236
16
Enter roundabout onto ME 236
431 ft
·
14 sec
·
ME 236
17
Continue on ME 236
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
ME 236
18
Arrive at destination
ME 103
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from East Limington, ME · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from East Limington, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kittery, ME
The final approach into Kittery, 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
$8.92 one way
$17.84 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.97
Maine Turnpike
(32.8 mi)
$1.97
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Kittery, ME
Morning in Kittery on Saturday
Local time
11:15 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
5 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Limington, ME to Kittery, ME covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, River Road, Buxton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 miles from East Limington, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.92 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.4 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.
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 53.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from East Limington, ME to Kittery, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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