How far is Kennebunk, ME from Waterville, ME?

The driving distance from Kennebunk, ME to Waterville, ME is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
100.16 mi
01h 37m
Flight
92.6 mi
149.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.6 mi
Kilometers
149.02 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.16 mi
Kilometers
161.19 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Kennebunk
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennebunk
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Waterville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kennebunk
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
Topsham
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Kennebunk
50.1 mi
00h 48m
To Waterville
50 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kennebunk and Waterville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kennebunk and Waterville.

  1. 1

    Start on Friend Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Friend Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    129 m · 9 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto York Street

    103 m · 12 sec · York Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1575 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fletcher Street

    2353 ft · 48 sec · Fletcher Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Fletcher Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    740 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    17.8 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland

    897 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Silver Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Silver Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Elm Street

    2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Post Office Square

    13 m · 2 sec · Post Office Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennebunk and Waterville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 52%
Maine Turnpike
41.9 mi · 42%
Fletcher Street
2.4 mi · 2%
Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.58 mi · 2%
Silver Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Downtown Portland

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

52.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
00h 48m from Kennebunk
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Kennebunk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waterville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kennebunk to Waterville?

The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Kennebunk and 50 miles from Waterville.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Kennebunk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waterville.

Stop Ideas Near Topsham

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

4 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

13 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennebunk and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 92.6 mi (149.02 km).

Kennebunk

#1 Kennebunk

Town in Maine

Population11,706
Coordinates43.3839700, -70.5447800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Waterville

#2 Waterville

City in Maine, United States

Population16,579
Coordinates44.5520100, -69.6317100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Friend Street (-70.54487, 43.383882)
End: Elm Street (-69.631853, 44.55206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.38 L · about $13.93
Round trip
$27.85
7.06 gal · 26.76 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.93 $27.85
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.73 $31.47
Premium $4.86 $17.15 $34.30
Diesel $6.00 $21.17 $42.34

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennebunk and Waterville. The current time is 01:06:30.

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.