Origin
Kittery, ME
Late night in Kittery on Friday
Local time
3:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kittery, ME to Moody, ME
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kittery, ME
Ever Rayan
Trip Overview
The drive from Kittery, ME to Moody, ME covers 16.4 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Route 1, Maine Turnpike, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on US Route 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 16.4 miles, with most of the trip on US Route 1 and Maine Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.8 miles on US Route 1.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Route 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Route 1 and Maine Turnpike. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 95 / Maine Turnpike.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kittery, ME to Moody, ME is easy. At 29m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward The Yorks, Ogunquit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward The Yorks, Ogunquit
3
16.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kittery, ME and Moody, ME, road signs point toward The Yorks and Ogunquit.
The Yorks
6.3 mi in
|
~9m
Ogunquit
6.3 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Route 1 | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Maine Turnpike | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 6m |
| Rogers Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Shapleigh Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Post Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Spur Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Route 1 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Route 1
— 6.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kittery, ME and Moody, ME.
1
Start on ME 103
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
Whipple Road
2
Continue on ME 236
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shapleigh Road
3
Continue on ME 236
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rogers Road
4
Continue on Rogers Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Rogers Road
5
Turn slight right onto US 1
502 ft
·
17 sec
·
State Road
6
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Route 1
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 95
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Maine Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 7
Toward The Yorks, Ogunquit
10
Turn straight onto Spur Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Spur Road
11
Turn left onto US 1
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US Route 1
12
Continue on US 1
2.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 1
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Post Road
14
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
Maine Turnpike
(4.4 mi)
$0.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Moody, ME
Late night in Moody on Friday
Local time
3:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
26°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
27 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
29m 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 Kittery, ME to Moody, ME covers 16.4 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Route 1, Maine Turnpike, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Kittery, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.64 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.
The drive from Kittery, ME to Moody, ME is easy. At 29m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between Kittery, ME and Moody, ME, road signs point toward The Yorks and Ogunquit.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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