Origin
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Night in Old Orchard Beach on Thursday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Moody, ME
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Moody, ME covers 25.6 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Post Road, I 195 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 25.6 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Post Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.3 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Post Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 25.6 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: at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Kittery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 95 South: Kittery
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
6
20.8 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
23.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 1 / Post Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 / Post Road
Navigation decision point
4
25.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn left
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 Old Orchard Beach, ME and Moody, ME, road signs point toward Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton and Sanford.
Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco
5 mi in
|
~7m
Buxton
5 mi in
|
~7m
Sanford
20.8 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| Post Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| I 195 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Saco Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Chapel Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sanford Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ocean Park Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 15.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Orchard Beach, ME and Moody, ME.
1
Start on ME 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Saco Avenue
2
Continue on ME 5
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Park Road
3
Turn straight onto I 195
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 195
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Kittery
5
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
7
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
9
Turn left onto ME 109; ME 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Road
10
Turn right onto Chapel Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Chapel Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Post Road
12
Turn left
79 ft
·
5 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.12 one way
$8.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.92
Maine Turnpike
(15.3 mi)
$0.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Night in Moody on Thursday
Local time
11:00 PM
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.
Road read
34m 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 Old Orchard Beach, ME to Moody, ME covers 25.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Post Road, I 195. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.12 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 25.6 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: at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Old Orchard Beach, ME and Moody, ME, road signs point toward Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton and Sanford.
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