How far is Kittery, ME from Shady Nook, ME?
The driving distance from Kittery, ME to Shady Nook, ME is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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.
Census-designated place in York County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kittery and Shady Nook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kittery and Shady Nook.
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Start on Whipple Road
27 m · 3 sec · Whipple Road
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Continue on Shapleigh Road
2189 ft · 1 min · Shapleigh Road
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Continue on Rogers Road
2687 ft · 2 min · Rogers Road
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Continue on Rogers Road
724 ft · 26 sec · Rogers Road
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Turn slight right onto State Road
153 m · 17 sec · State Road
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Continue on Route 1
678 ft · 20 sec · Route 1
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Take the ramp slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17 mi · 18 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
3012 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Sanford Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Sanford Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 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 Kittery 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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17 mi · 00h 18m
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 Likely leaving Kittery 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 Kittery to Shady Nook?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
South Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Kittery and 24.8 miles from Shady Nook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.36 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kittery and Light Rain near Shady Nook.
Stop Ideas Near South Sanford
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 South Sanford.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Dover Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kittery and Shady Nook. Straight-line distance: 37.52 mi (60.38 km).
#1 Kittery
Town in Maine
| Population | 9,876 |
| Coordinates | 43.0881400, -70.7361600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.36 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $9.23 | $18.47 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
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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