How far is Kennebunk, ME from Shady Nook, ME?
The driving distance from Kennebunk, ME to Shady Nook, ME is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennebunk and Shady Nook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennebunk and Shady Nook.
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Start on Friend Street
42 m · 8 sec · Friend Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1062 ft · 22 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Cat Mousam Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cat Mousam Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Webber Hill Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Webber Hill Road
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Continue on Kennebunk Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Kennebunk Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Jagger Mill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jagger Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Alfred Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Grammar Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Grammar Road
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Continue on Shaws Ridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
544 ft · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn slight right
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Emery Mills Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road
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Turn slight right onto Shapleigh Corner Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Shapleigh Corner Road
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Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Shapleigh Corner Road
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Continue on Bond Spring Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Bond Spring Road
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Turn left onto Shady Nook Road
2 mi · 4 min · Shady Nook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Nook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennebunk and Shady Nook.
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.
Shapleigh Corner Road
Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road
4.88 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Light Rain leaving Kennebunk and Light Rain near Shady Nook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennebunk to Shady Nook?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Springvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Kennebunk and 15.9 miles from Shady Nook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kennebunk and Light Rain near Shady Nook.
Stop Ideas Near Springvale
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 Springvale.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennebunk and Shady Nook. Straight-line distance: 24.8 mi (39.91 km).
#1 Kennebunk
Town in Maine
| Population | 11,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.3839700, -70.5447800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shady Nook
Shady Nook is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6134100, -70.9253400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Nook (-70.92534, 43.61341)
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 | $4.20 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
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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