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

The driving distance from East Limington, ME to Waterboro, ME is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.97 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14 mi
22.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14 mi
Kilometers
22.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.97 mi
Kilometers
28.92 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterboro
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in East Limington
Sat, Apr 18, 7:23 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 Waterboro
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Limington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hollis Center
ME

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

From East Limington
10.1 mi
00h 13m
To Waterboro
7.9 mi
00h 13m

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
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ossipee Trail

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ossipee Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sokokis Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sokokis Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cape Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Cape Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Waterboro Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waterboro Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Townhouse Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Townhouse Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sokokis Trail

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sokokis Trail

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Road
6.44 mi · 36%
Townhouse Road
3.85 mi · 21%
Main Street
3.3 mi · 18%
Sokokis Avenue
1.94 mi · 11%
Sokokis Trail
1.81 mi · 10%
Ossipee Trail
1.5 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Cape Road

Turn left onto Cape Road

6.44 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hollis Center
00h 13m from East Limington
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Limington and Mostly Cloudy near Waterboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Hollis Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from East Limington and 7.9 miles from Waterboro.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hollis Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hollis Center, 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 Hollis Center.

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

17 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

25 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Limington and Waterboro. Straight-line distance: 14 mi (22.53 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
Waterboro

#2 Waterboro

Town in Maine

Population8,007
Coordinates43.5356400, -70.7150600
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.65788, 43.733972)
End: Main Street (-70.714878, 43.535566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.97
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.49 $4.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.81 $5.62
Premium $4.86 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $6.00 $3.78 $7.56

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 Waterboro. The current time is 06:28:50.

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.