How far is Kennebunk, ME from Falmouth, ME?
The driving distance from Kennebunk, ME to Falmouth, ME is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennebunk and Falmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennebunk and Falmouth.
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Start on Friend Street
42 m · 10 sec · Friend Street
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Turn right onto High Street
129 m · 9 sec · High Street
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Turn slight left onto York Street
103 m · 12 sec · York Street
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Continue on Main Street
1575 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Fletcher Street
2353 ft · 47 sec · Fletcher Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street
17 m · 1 sec · Fletcher Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street
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Turn slight right
740 ft · 33 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17.8 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
10.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Cumberland
825 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Bucknam Road
1978 ft · 54 sec · Bucknam Road
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Continue on Falmouth Road
11 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennebunk and Falmouth.
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
17.8 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 then Mostly Sunny leaving Kennebunk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Falmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennebunk to Falmouth?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 miles from Kennebunk and 15.8 miles from Falmouth.
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 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Kennebunk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Falmouth.
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 Kennebunk and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 28.28 mi (45.52 km).
#1 Kennebunk
Town in Maine
| Population | 11,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.3839700, -70.5447800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falmouth
Town in Cumberland County, Maine
| Population | 12,440 |
| Coordinates | 43.7295300, -70.2419900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falmouth Road (-70.241976, 43.729503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
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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