How far is East Limington, ME from Kittery, ME?
The driving distance from East Limington, ME to Kittery, ME is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Limington and Kittery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Limington and Kittery.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Ossipee Trail
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ossipee Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saco Road
5 m · 1 sec · Saco Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Saco Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Saco Road
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Continue on Long Plains Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Plains Road
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Turn right onto Parker Farm Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Farm Road
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Continue on River Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · River Road
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Continue on Beech Plains Road
2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road
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Continue on Buxton Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
2163 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
32.8 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
1951 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
1096 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
157 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight
1654 ft · 43 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
131 m · 15 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whipple Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Limington and Kittery.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
32.8 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving East Limington and Mostly Cloudy near Kittery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Limington to Kittery?
The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from East Limington and 29.1 miles from Kittery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Limington and Mostly Cloudy near Kittery.
Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk
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 Kennebunk.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Limington and Kittery. Straight-line distance: 44.79 mi (72.09 km).
#1 East Limington
East Limington is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7339700, -70.6578400 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kittery
Town in Maine
| Population | 9,876 |
| Coordinates | 43.0881400, -70.7361600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whipple Road (-70.73595, 43.088249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.76 | $19.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
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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