Origin
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Late night in Old Orchard Beach on Saturday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Shady Nook, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Shady Nook, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Shady Nook, ME covers 37.8 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alfred Road, Shapleigh Corner Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Alfred Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 37.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alfred Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near US 1; ME 5 / Main Street.
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 59m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 1; ME 5 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (ME 9 / Alfred Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 1; ME 5 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 5 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
ME 9 / Alfred Street
Turn left onto ME 9 / Alfred Street
Navigation decision point
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street
Turn left onto US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
3
21.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
ME 224 / Shaws Ridge Road
Turn right onto ME 224 / Shaws Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
35.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Shady Nook Road
Turn left onto Shady Nook Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Shapleigh Corner Road | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 4 mi | 8m |
| Alfred Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Sanford Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Shady Nook Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Emery Mills Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Biddeford Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Alfred Road
— 8.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Orchard Beach, ME and Shady Nook, 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
Continue on ME 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Park Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 5
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto ME 9
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alfred Street
6
Turn left onto US 1; ME 111
194 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elm Street
7
Turn right onto ME 111
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Alfred Street
8
Continue on ME 111
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Alfred Road
9
Continue on ME 111
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Biddeford Road
10
Continue on US 202; ME 4A
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto ME 224
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Shaws Ridge Road
12
Continue on ME 224
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
13
Continue on ME 224
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Bridge Street
14
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 11
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on ME 11; ME 109
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Emery Mills Road
17
Turn slight right onto ME 11
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Shapleigh Corner Road
18
Continue on ME 11
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Shapleigh Corner Road
19
Continue on ME 11
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bond Spring Road
20
Turn left onto Shady Nook Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Shady Nook Road
21
Arrive at destination
Shady Nook Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Old Orchard Beach, ME · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Old Orchard Beach, 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
$6.09 one way
$12.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Shady Nook on Saturday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Sanford, ME
19 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.
Road read
59m 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 Shady Nook, ME covers 37.8 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alfred Road, Shapleigh Corner Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 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 $6.09 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 59m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 1; ME 5 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (ME 9 / Alfred Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (US 1; ME 111 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Shady Nook, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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