How far is Falmouth, ME from Kennebunk, ME?

The driving distance from Falmouth, ME to Kennebunk, ME is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
32.62 mi
00h 40m
Flight
28.28 mi
45.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.28 mi
Kilometers
45.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.62 mi
Kilometers
52.5 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennebunk
Fri, May 1, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Fri, May 1, 7:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-05-01T05:52
Arrive Kennebunk
Fri, May 1, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
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
West Scarborough
ME

City in United States of America

From Falmouth
16.2 mi
00h 20m
To Kennebunk
16.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.4 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    70 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

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

    1583 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1463 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1032 ft · 31 sec · Alewive Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fletcher Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Fletcher Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street

    2352 ft · 52 sec · Fletcher Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1575 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on York Street

    680 ft · 25 sec · York Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Friend Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Friend Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Friend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
17.4 mi · 53%
Bucknam Road
11.8 mi · 36%
Fletcher Street
1.86 mi · 6%
ME 35
0.62 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Alewive Road
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

17.4 mi · 00h 19m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Scarborough
00h 20m from Falmouth
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Falmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kennebunk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

West Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Falmouth and 16.5 miles from Kennebunk.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Falmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kennebunk.

Stop Ideas Near West Scarborough

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

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

RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

10 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

33 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Kennebunk. Straight-line distance: 28.28 mi (45.52 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

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

#2 Kennebunk

Town in Maine

Population11,706
Coordinates43.3839700, -70.5447800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Falmouth Road (-70.241976, 43.729503)
End: Friend Street (-70.54487, 43.383882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.13 $10.25
Premium $4.86 $5.59 $11.17
Diesel $6.00 $6.90 $13.79

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and Kennebunk. The current time is 05:52:10.

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.