Origin
Kennebunk, ME
Afternoon in Kennebunk on Saturday
Local time
2:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennebunk, ME to East Limington, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
32.6 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 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennebunk, ME
Torie Roman
East Limington, ME
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Kennebunk, ME to East Limington, ME covers 32.6 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 8.5 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 8.5 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 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Ossipee Trail West | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Long Plains Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennebunk, ME and East Limington, ME.
1
Start on Friend Street
137 ft
·
10 sec
·
Friend Street
2
Turn right onto High Street
422 ft
·
8 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn slight left onto US 1; ME 9A
339 ft
·
11 sec
·
York Street
4
Continue on US 1; ME 9A
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto ME 35
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Fletcher Street
6
Enter roundabout onto ME 35
55 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fletcher Street
7
Continue on ME 35
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fletcher Street
8
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
9
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
2 min
10
Merge onto I 95
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
12
Turn left onto ME 112
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Street
13
Continue on ME 112
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
14
Continue on Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
15
Continue on River Road
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
River Road
16
Continue on Parker Farm Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Farm Road
17
Turn left onto Long Plains Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Plains Road
18
Continue on Saco Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Saco Road
19
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ossipee Trail West
20
Continue on ME 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
21
Turn right
62 ft
·
4 sec
22
Arrive at destination
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 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Kennebunk, 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 0 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
ME 35 / Fletcher Street
Turn left onto ME 35 / Fletcher Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
ME 35 / Fletcher Street
Enter roundabout onto ME 35 / Fletcher Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
ME 112 / North Street
Turn left onto ME 112 / North Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Maine Turnpike
(8.5 mi)
$0.51
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: 11.4 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 | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
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
East Limington, ME
Afternoon in East Limington on Saturday
Local time
2:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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 warmer 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?
32.6 mi in 53m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 26% 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: 8.5 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near High Street.
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 53m 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: near the start (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (ME 35 / Fletcher Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (ME 35 / Fletcher Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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.
Between Kennebunk, ME and East Limington, ME, road signs point toward Rt-112 North St: Saco and Buxton.
Rt-112 North St: Saco
11.5 mi in
|
~16m
Buxton
11.5 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 32.6 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 (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.51 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 (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (ME 35 / Fletcher Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (ME 35 / Fletcher Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Limington, ME before heading back.
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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