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

The driving distance from Eliot, ME to East Limington, ME is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
49.68 mi
01h 23m
Flight
40.76 mi
65.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.76 mi
Kilometers
65.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.68 mi
Kilometers
79.96 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Limington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Eliot
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eliot
2026-04-18T07:55
Arrive East Limington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eliot
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
Alfred
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Eliot
24.9 mi
00h 41m
To East Limington
24.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    78 m · 13 sec · Depot Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harold L Dow Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Harold L Dow Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dow Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Dow Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    959 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Portland Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Elm Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Continue on High Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · High Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Country Club Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Country Club Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Sanford Circle

    38 m · 3 sec · Alfred Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Alfred Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Alfred Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Jordan Springs Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Jordan Springs Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Oak Street

    2348 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Waterboro Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Waterboro Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sokokis Trail

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sokokis Trail

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Townhouse Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Townhouse Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Waterboro Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waterboro Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cape Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Cape Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sokokis Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sokokis Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ossipee Trail

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ossipee Trail

  23. 23

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Road
6.44 mi · 13%
Main Street
5.11 mi · 10%
Country Club Road
4.57 mi · 9%
Dow Highway
3.95 mi · 8%
Waterboro Road
3.87 mi · 8%
Townhouse Road
3.85 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 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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alfred
00h 41m from Eliot
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Eliot and Mostly Cloudy near East Limington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Alfred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Eliot and 24.9 miles from East Limington.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alfred

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

22 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

33 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eliot and East Limington. Straight-line distance: 40.76 mi (65.6 km).

Eliot

#1 Eliot

Town in Maine

Population7,115
Coordinates43.1531400, -70.8000600
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Limington

East Limington is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.7339700, -70.6578400
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Eliot (-70.80006, 43.15314)
End: East Limington (-70.65784, 43.73397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.64 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.81
3.5 gal · 13.28 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.90 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.80 $15.60
Premium $4.86 $8.50 $17.00
Diesel $6.00 $10.49 $20.99

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 Eliot and East Limington. The current time is 07:55:02.

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.