How far is Falmouth, ME from Eliot, ME?

The driving distance from Falmouth, ME to Eliot, ME is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
58.24 mi
01h 10m
Flight
48.68 mi
78.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.68 mi
Kilometers
78.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.24 mi
Kilometers
93.73 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eliot
Tue, May 5, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Tue, May 5, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-05-05T02:01
Arrive Eliot
Tue, May 5, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
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
Kennebunk
ME

Town in Maine

From Falmouth
29.1 mi
00h 35m
To Eliot
29.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and Eliot.

  1. 1

    Start on Falmouth Road

    37 m · 10 sec · Falmouth Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Bucknam Road

    1273 ft · 40 sec · Bucknam Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1400 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    41.5 mi · 45 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick

    1951 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick

    1096 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    70 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Route 236

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 236

  11. 11

    Continue on Harold L Dow Highway

    3 mi · 6 min · Harold L Dow Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    78 m · 9 sec · Depot Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
41.5 mi · 71%
Bucknam Road
11.8 mi · 20%
Harold L Dow Highway
3 mi · 5%
Route 236
1.22 mi · 2%
ME 236
0.37 mi · 1%
US 1
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

41.5 mi · 00h 45m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebunk
00h 35m from Falmouth
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Falmouth and Mostly Sunny near Eliot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Falmouth to Eliot?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 29.1 miles from Falmouth and 29.1 miles from Eliot.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Falmouth and Mostly Sunny near Eliot.

Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

9 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

15 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

34 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Eliot. Straight-line distance: 48.68 mi (78.34 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Eliot

#2 Eliot

Town in Maine

Population7,115
Coordinates43.1531400, -70.8000600
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Falmouth (-70.24199, 43.72953)
End: Eliot (-70.80006, 43.15314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.25
4.12 gal · 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.13 $16.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.18 $18.36
Premium $4.86 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $6.00 $12.35 $24.71

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and Eliot. The current time is 02:01:33.

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.