How far is East Limington, ME from Kennebunk, ME?

The driving distance from East Limington, ME to Kennebunk, ME is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.78 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.84 mi
39.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.84 mi
Kilometers
39.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.78 mi
Kilometers
49.53 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennebunk
Sat, Apr 18, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in East Limington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Limington
2026-04-18T06:28
Arrive Kennebunk
Sat, Apr 18, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Limington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dayton
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From East Limington
16.2 mi
00h 24m
To Kennebunk
14.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Limington and Kennebunk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Limington and Kennebunk.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ossipee Trail

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ossipee Trail

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saco Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Saco Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Saco Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Saco Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Long Plains Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Plains Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Parker Farm Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Farm Road

  7. 7

    Continue on River Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Beech Plains Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Buxton Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH

    2163 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    8.6 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

    70 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

    1583 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1463 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewive Road

    1032 ft · 31 sec · Alewive Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fletcher Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Fletcher Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street

    2352 ft · 52 sec · Fletcher Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1575 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on York Street

    680 ft · 25 sec · York Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Friend Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Friend Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Friend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Limington and Kennebunk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
8.64 mi · 28%
River Road
5.82 mi · 19%
Buxton Road
5.09 mi · 17%
Saco Road
3.47 mi · 11%
Beech Plains Road
2 mi · 7%
Fletcher Street
1.86 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

8.64 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 24m from East Limington
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Limington and Mostly Cloudy near Kennebunk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Limington to Kennebunk?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from East Limington and 14.6 miles from Kennebunk.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Limington and Mostly Cloudy near Kennebunk.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dayton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

12 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

17 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Limington and Kennebunk. Straight-line distance: 24.84 mi (39.97 km).

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#1 East Limington

East Limington is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.7339700, -70.6578400
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Kennebunk

#2 Kennebunk

Town in Maine

Population11,706
Coordinates43.3839700, -70.5447800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.65788, 43.733972)
End: Friend Street (-70.54487, 43.383882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.59
Diesel $6.00 $6.54 $13.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Limington and Kennebunk. The current time is 06:28:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.