Origin
Kittery, ME
Afternoon in Kittery on Saturday
Local time
12:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kittery, 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
1h 17m
Distance
55.2 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 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
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.
Kittery, ME
Ever Rayan
East Limington, ME
Kelly
Trip Overview
Kittery, ME to East Limington, ME is 55.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m via Maine Turnpike and River Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a relatively short drive, making it a good option for a relaxed day trip or an easy leg of a longer journey. Expect a blend of highway travel and more local roads as you make your way inland. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive with minimal complications.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 55.2 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 (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive presents a mixed experience, with 59% of the journey on highways, including the Maine Turnpike. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 32.2 miles on the Maine Turnpike, offering a chance for steady cruising. As you transition off the turnpike onto roads like River Road and Buxton Road, the character of the drive will shift. Expect a more varied landscape and potentially slower speeds as you navigate these secondary routes toward your destination. It's a drive that balances efficiency with a changing driving environment.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 32.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 East Limington, ME is easy. At 1h 17m with 59% 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 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles (ME 112 / North Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
34.1 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
34.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
ME 112 / North Street
Turn left onto ME 112 / North Street
Navigation decision point
4
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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 East Limington, ME, road signs point toward Rt-112 North St: Saco and Buxton.
Rt-112 North St: Saco
34.1 mi in
|
~39m
Buxton
34.1 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 32.2 mi | 34m |
| River Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Saco Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Ossipee Trail West | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Long Plains Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Parker Farm Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 32.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kittery, ME and East Limington, 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
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Maine Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 North St: Saco, Buxton
10
Turn left onto ME 112
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Street
11
Continue on ME 112
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
12
Continue on Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
13
Continue on River Road
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
River Road
14
Continue on Parker Farm Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Farm Road
15
Turn left onto Long Plains Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Plains Road
16
Continue on Saco Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Saco Road
17
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ossipee Trail West
18
Continue on ME 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
19
Turn right
62 ft
·
4 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.6 mi from Kittery, ME · 32m 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 27.6 miles from Kittery, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Limington, ME
The final approach into East Limington, 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
$8.89 one way
$17.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.93
Maine Turnpike
(32.2 mi)
$1.93
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: 19.3 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 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
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
East Limington, ME
Afternoon in East Limington on Saturday
Local time
12:39 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
5 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
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 Kittery, ME to East Limington, ME covers 55.2 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.6 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 $8.89 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 East Limington, ME is easy. At 1h 17m with 59% 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 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles (ME 112 / North Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Kittery, ME and East Limington, ME, road signs point toward Rt-112 North St: Saco and Buxton.
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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