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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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.
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Start on Falmouth Road
37 m · 10 sec · Falmouth Road
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Turn sharp left onto Bucknam Road
1273 ft · 40 sec · Bucknam Road
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Take the ramp left
1400 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17.4 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
70 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
1583 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1463 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewive Road
1032 ft · 31 sec · Alewive Road
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Turn left onto Fletcher Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street
27 m · 2 sec · Fletcher Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street
2352 ft · 52 sec · Fletcher Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1575 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on York Street
680 ft · 25 sec · York Street
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Turn right onto Friend Street
39 m · 6 sec · Friend Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Scarborough.
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Kennebunk. Straight-line distance: 28.28 mi (45.52 km).
#1 Falmouth
Town in Cumberland County, Maine
| Population | 12,440 |
| Coordinates | 43.7295300, -70.2419900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennebunk
Town in Maine
| Population | 11,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.3839700, -70.5447800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friend Street (-70.54487, 43.383882)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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