Origin
Kennebunk, ME
Afternoon in Kennebunk on Thursday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennebunk, ME to Shady Nook, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennebunk, ME
Torie Roman
Shady Nook, ME
Robert Floccari
Trip Overview
The drive from Kennebunk, ME to Shady Nook, ME covers 31.8 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shapleigh Corner Road, Main Street, Kennebunk Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Shapleigh Corner Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 31.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shapleigh Corner Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 9A; ME 99 / 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 31.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 9A; ME 99 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (ME 99 / Webber Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.6 miles (ME 109 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 9A; ME 99 / High Street
Turn left onto ME 9A; ME 99 / High Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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ME 99 / Webber Hill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 99 / Webber Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
ME 109 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 109 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
ME 4 / Alfred Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 4 / Alfred Street
Navigation decision point
4
29.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Shady Nook Road
Turn left onto Shady Nook Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shapleigh Corner Road | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Kennebunk Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Webber Hill Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Cat Mousam Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Grammar Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Shady Nook Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Emery Mills Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Shapleigh Corner Road
— 7.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennebunk, ME and Shady Nook, ME.
1
Start on Friend Street
137 ft
·
8 sec
·
Friend Street
2
Turn left onto ME 9A; ME 99
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn right onto ME 99
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cat Mousam Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 99
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Webber Hill Road
5
Continue on ME 99
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Kennebunk Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto ME 109
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto Jagger Mill Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Jagger Mill Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto ME 4
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Alfred Street
9
Turn left onto Grammar Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Grammar Road
10
Continue on ME 224
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Shaws Ridge Road
11
Continue on ME 224
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
12
Continue on ME 224
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Bridge Street
13
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 11
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on ME 11; ME 109
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Emery Mills Road
16
Turn slight right onto ME 11
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Shapleigh Corner Road
17
Continue on ME 11
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Shapleigh Corner Road
18
Continue on ME 11
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bond Spring Road
19
Turn left onto Shady Nook Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Shady Nook Road
20
Arrive at destination
Shady Nook Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Kennebunk, ME · 29m into the drive
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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Kennebunk, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shady Nook, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Shady Nook, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.63 | $11.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
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
Shady Nook, ME
Afternoon in Shady Nook on Thursday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Sanford, ME
16 mi in
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
1 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
57m 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 Kennebunk, ME to Shady Nook, ME covers 31.8 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shapleigh Corner Road, Main Street, Kennebunk Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Kennebunk, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.12 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 31.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 9A; ME 99 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (ME 99 / Webber Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.6 miles (ME 109 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Kennebunk, ME to Shady Nook, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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