Origin
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Night in Old Orchard Beach on Friday
Local time
9:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Tatnic, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 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 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Tatnic, ME covers 27.6 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, North Berwick 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 $4.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 27.6 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and North Berwick 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 15 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 North Berwick Road. You will hit about 11 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 27.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 11 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
21.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
Navigation decision point
4
24.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
ME 9B / Littlefield Road
Turn left onto ME 9B / Littlefield 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.
Between Old Orchard Beach, ME and Tatnic, 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 |
| North Berwick Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| I 195 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Cheney Woods Road | 2.2 mi | 6m |
| Saco Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Sanford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Tatnic 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 Tatnic, 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 right onto ME 109; ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Road
10
Turn left onto North Berwick Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Berwick Road
11
Turn left onto ME 9B
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Littlefield Road
12
Turn right onto Cheney Woods Road
2.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Cheney Woods Road
13
Turn left onto Tatnic Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tatnic Road
14
Turn right onto Tufts Road
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tufts Road
15
Arrive at destination
Tufts Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
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: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Tatnic, ME
Night in Tatnic on Friday
Local time
9:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
39m 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 Tatnic, ME covers 27.6 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, North Berwick 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 13.8 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 $4.44 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 27.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 Tatnic, ME, road signs point toward Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton and Sanford.
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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