How far is Cape Elizabeth, ME from Falmouth, ME?
The driving distance from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Falmouth, ME is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Elizabeth and Falmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Elizabeth and Falmouth.
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Start on the route
55 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Two Lights Road
2941 ft · 2 min · Two Lights Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Two Lights Road
1 mi · 4 min · Two Lights Road
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Continue on Two Lights Road
34 m · 5 sec · Two Lights Road
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Turn right onto Ocean House Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ocean House Road
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Continue on Ocean House Street
1055 ft · 23 sec · Ocean House Street
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Continue on Ocean Street
2519 ft · 52 sec · Ocean Street
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Continue on Ocean House Street
999 ft · 22 sec · Ocean House Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1094 ft · 34 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge
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Turn straight onto York Street
785 ft · 19 sec · York Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1.4 km · 2 min · High Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Cumberland
825 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Bucknam Road
1978 ft · 52 sec · Bucknam Road
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Continue on Falmouth Road
11 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Elizabeth and Falmouth.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
5.08 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cape Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Falmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Elizabeth to Falmouth?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Cape Elizabeth and 7.3 miles from Falmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.05 one way or $4.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cape Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Falmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portland.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Elizabeth and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 11.65 mi (18.75 km).
#1 Cape Elizabeth
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 9,322 |
| Coordinates | 43.5637000, -70.2000500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falmouth
Town in Cumberland County, Maine
| Population | 12,440 |
| Coordinates | 43.7295300, -70.2419900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falmouth Road (-70.241976, 43.729503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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