How far is Kittery, ME from Moody, ME?

The driving distance from Kittery, ME to Moody, ME is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.4 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.7 mi
23.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.7 mi
Kilometers
23.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.4 mi
Kilometers
26.39 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moody
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Kittery
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kittery
2026-04-18T09:30
Arrive Moody
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kittery
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
York Beach
ME

Unincorporated community in Maine

From Kittery
8.2 mi
00h 14m
To Moody
8.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
Moody Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Saturday
Using North Berwick as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kittery and Moody.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kittery and Moody.

  1. 1

    Start on Whipple Road

    27 m · 3 sec · Whipple Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Shapleigh Road

    2189 ft · 1 min · Shapleigh Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rogers Road

    2687 ft · 2 min · Rogers Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rogers Road

    724 ft · 26 sec · Rogers Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto State Road

    153 m · 17 sec · State Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 1

    678 ft · 20 sec · Route 1

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward The Yorks, Ogunquit

    2128 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Spur Road

    1151 ft · 26 sec · Spur Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Route 1

    6.8 mi · 12 min · US Route 1

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Post Road

    1684 ft · 37 sec · Post Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kittery and Moody.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 1
6.78 mi · 41%
Maine Turnpike
4.42 mi · 27%
Main Street
2.31 mi · 14%
Route 1
0.75 mi · 5%
Rogers Road
0.65 mi · 4%
Shapleigh Road
0.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Route 1

Turn left onto US Route 1

6.78 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
York Beach
00h 14m from Kittery
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Kittery and Mostly Cloudy near Moody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kittery to Moody?

The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

York Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Kittery and 8.2 miles from Moody.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 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 Cloudy around Kittery and Mostly Cloudy near Moody.

Stop Ideas Near York Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around York Beach and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to York Beach.

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

17 mi away
696 Sanford Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

20 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

22 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

27 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kittery and Moody. Straight-line distance: 14.7 mi (23.65 km).

Kittery

#1 Kittery

Town in Maine

Population9,876
Coordinates43.0881400, -70.7361600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Moody

Moody is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.2750900, -70.5970000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Kittery (-70.73616, 43.08814)
End: Moody (-70.597, 43.27509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
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.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.19 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.16 gal · 4.38 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kittery and Moody. The current time is 09:30:40.

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.