Origin
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Afternoon in Old Orchard Beach on Saturday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Moody, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
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 mostly highway. 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.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Afternoon in Moody on Saturday
Local time
4:41 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.
What kind of drive is this?
25.6 mi in 34m, mostly highway — 15.3 mi of that is on Maine Turnpike.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
About the Cities
Starting in Old Orchard Beach, ME
Full guide →Old Orchard Beach is a city of 8,800 people (2014) in the Southern Coast region of Maine. Old Orchard Beach has a seven-mile stretch of wide-open beach. There are 25 rides and arcade games at Palace Playland, its seaside amusement park. Funtown/Splashtown USA is home to one of the largest wooden roller coasters in the country, and to a ride featuring a 200-foot free-fall descent.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.92 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Moody, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moody, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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