Origin
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Morning in Old Orchard Beach on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Roberts Corner, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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 Roberts Corner, ME covers 13.3 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Buxton Road, I 195, Beech Plains Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Buxton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 13.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Buxton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 13.3 miles you will encounter 5 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 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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
3
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Continue toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right 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
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Trail
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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 Roberts Corner, ME, road signs point toward Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco and Buxton.
Rt-112 Buxton Rd: Saco
5 mi in
|
~7m
Buxton
5 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buxton Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| I 195 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Saco Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Narragansett Trail | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ocean Park Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Buxton Road
— 5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Orchard Beach, ME and Roberts Corner, 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 right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 35
Toward RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
7
Turn right
278 ft
·
5 sec
8
Continue on ME 112
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Buxton Road
9
Continue on Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
10
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Trail
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
US 202; ME 4
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Roberts Corner, ME
Morning in Roberts Corner on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
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.
Road read
21m 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 Roberts Corner, ME covers 13.3 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Buxton Road, I 195, Beech Plains Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 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 $2.14 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 13.3 miles you will encounter 5 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 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Old Orchard Beach, ME and Roberts Corner, ME, road signs point toward Rt-112 Buxton Rd: 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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