How far is Kennebunk, ME from Orono, ME?
The driving distance from Kennebunk, ME to Orono, ME is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennebunk and Orono.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennebunk and Orono.
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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 · 48 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
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
87.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Kelly Road, Orono
1289 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Kelley Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Kelley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
70 m · 16 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennebunk and Orono.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
87.5 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kennebunk and Mostly Sunny near Orono.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennebunk to Orono?
The road trip is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Kennebunk and 81.6 miles from Orono.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.89 one way or $49.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kennebunk and Mostly Sunny near Orono.
Stop Ideas Near Augusta
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 Augusta.
Augusta, ME
Wiscasset, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Waldoboro, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennebunk and Orono. Straight-line distance: 139.11 mi (223.88 km).
#1 Kennebunk
Town in Maine
| Population | 11,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.3839700, -70.5447800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orono
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 10,636 |
| Coordinates | 44.8831200, -68.6719800 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-68.671762, 44.883028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $4.32 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| Premium | $5.32 | $30.65 | $61.31 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $35.84 | $71.69 |
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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