Origin
Kittery, ME
Morning in Kittery on Friday
Local time
9:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kittery, ME to Shady Nook, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kittery, ME
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Shady Nook, ME
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Trip Overview
Kittery, ME to Shady Nook, ME is 49.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via Maine Turnpike and local roads, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Maine, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. The route offers a mix of highway driving and local road navigation, providing a varied experience without being overly demanding. Consider this trip if you're looking for a straightforward journey within the state.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route presents a mixed drive experience, with 34% of it on highways like the Maine Turnpike. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 17 miles on the Maine Turnpike, offering a chance for steady progress. As you transition off the turnpike onto Shapleigh Corner Road and Sanford Road, expect the character of the drive to change to more local, potentially winding roads. This shift means you'll need to adjust your speed and awareness, as the scenery and road conditions will likely become more varied.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 17 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 95 / Maine Turnpike.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 18m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
18.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
Navigation decision point
5
29 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
ME 4 / Alfred Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 4 / Alfred Street
Navigation decision point
4
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Shady Nook Road
Turn left onto Shady Nook Road
Navigation decision point
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 Kittery, ME to Shady Nook, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Sanford along the way.
Sanford
18.9 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 17 mi | 18m |
| Shapleigh Corner Road | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Sanford Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 5 mi | 9m |
| Grammar Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Shady Nook Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Emery Mills Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Alfred Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 17 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kittery, ME and Shady Nook, 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
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Maine Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
10
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Sanford Road
11
Continue on ME 109
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto Jagger Mill Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Jagger Mill Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto ME 4
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Alfred Street
14
Turn left onto Grammar Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Grammar Road
15
Continue on ME 224
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Shaws Ridge Road
16
Continue on ME 224
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
17
Continue on ME 224
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Bridge Street
18
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 11
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on ME 11; ME 109
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Emery Mills Road
21
Turn slight right onto ME 11
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Shapleigh Corner Road
22
Continue on ME 11
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Shapleigh Corner Road
23
Continue on ME 11
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bond Spring Road
24
Turn left onto Shady Nook Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Shady Nook Road
25
Arrive at destination
Shady Nook Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Kittery, ME · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Kittery, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shady Nook, ME
The final approach into Shady Nook, 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
$7.98 one way
$15.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.02
Maine Turnpike
(17 mi)
$1.02
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Shady Nook on Friday
Local time
9:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Sanford, ME
25 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
17 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 18m 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 Shady Nook, ME covers 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Shapleigh Corner Road, Sanford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 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 $7.98 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 is a straightforward 1h 18m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Kittery, ME to Shady Nook, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Sanford along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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