How far is Kennebunk, ME from York Beach, ME?
The driving distance from Kennebunk, ME to York Beach, ME is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennebunk and York Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennebunk and York Beach.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · Fletcher Street
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Turn right onto Alewive Road
983 ft · 26 sec · Alewive Road
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Take the ramp right
833 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
18 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward York, York Beach
1045 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
532 ft · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Spur Road
2395 ft · 57 sec · Spur Road
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Turn left onto US Route 1
2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 1
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Turn right onto Short Sands Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Short Sands Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1075 ft · 31 sec · Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
1151 ft · 21 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Long Beach Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennebunk and York Beach.
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
18 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kennebunk and Partly Cloudy near York Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennebunk to York Beach?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Ogunquit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Kennebunk and 4 miles from York Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kennebunk and Partly Cloudy near York Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Ogunquit
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 Ogunquit.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennebunk and York Beach. Straight-line distance: 15.03 mi (24.19 km).
#1 Kennebunk
Town in Maine
| Population | 11,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.3839700, -70.5447800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 York Beach
Unincorporated community in Maine
| Population | 12,854 |
| Coordinates | 43.1714800, -70.6089400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Street (-70.608928, 43.171491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
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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