How far is Falmouth, ME from York Beach, ME?

The driving distance from Falmouth, ME to York Beach, ME is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
53.2 mi
00h 56m
Flight
42.73 mi
68.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.73 mi
Kilometers
68.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.2 mi
Kilometers
85.61 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York Beach
Sat, May 2, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Sat, May 2, 1:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-05-02T11:44
Arrive York Beach
Sat, May 2, 12:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Biddeford
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Falmouth
26.1 mi
00h 28m
To York Beach
27.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
York Beach Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Saturday
Using Kittery as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and York Beach.

  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

    36 mi · 39 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward York, York Beach

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    532 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Spur Road

    2395 ft · 57 sec · Spur Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Route 1

    2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 1

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Short Sands Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Short Sands Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1075 ft · 31 sec · Ridge Road

  13. 13

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

    1151 ft · 21 sec · Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Long Beach Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
36 mi · 68%
Bucknam Road
11.8 mi · 22%
US Route 1
2.35 mi · 4%
Short Sands Road
0.9 mi · 2%
Spur Road
0.45 mi · 1%
York
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

36 mi · 00h 39m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biddeford
00h 28m from Falmouth
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Falmouth to York Beach?

The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Falmouth and 27.1 miles from York Beach.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Biddeford

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

7 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

23 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and York Beach. Straight-line distance: 42.73 mi (68.76 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
York Beach

#2 York Beach

Unincorporated community in Maine

Population12,854
Coordinates43.1714800, -70.6089400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Falmouth Road (-70.241976, 43.729503)
End: Church Street (-70.608928, 43.171491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.83
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.42 $14.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.86 $9.13 $18.27
Diesel $6.00 $11.27 $22.55

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and York Beach. The current time is 11:44:02.

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.