How far is Moody, ME from Kittery, ME?

The driving distance from Moody, ME to Kittery, ME is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
17.16 mi
00h 24m
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
17.16 mi
Kilometers
27.61 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kittery
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 AM EDT
Return by in Moody
Sat, Apr 18, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moody
2026-04-18T10:57
Arrive Kittery
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Moody
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 Harbor
ME

Census-designated place in York County, Maine

From Moody
8.6 mi
00h 12m
To Kittery
8.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Post Road

    1684 ft · 36 sec · Post Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Route 1

    6.8 mi · 12 min · US Route 1

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Spur Road

    2397 ft · 57 sec · Spur Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1633 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick

    1951 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick

    1096 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick

    157 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    1654 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    131 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whipple Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 1
6.76 mi · 39%
Maine Turnpike
4.87 mi · 28%
Main Street
2.31 mi · 13%
US 1
1.42 mi · 8%
Spur Road
0.45 mi · 3%
ME 236
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Route 1

Continue on US Route 1

6.76 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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
York Harbor
00h 12m from Moody
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Moody and Mostly Cloudy near Kittery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Moody and 8.6 miles from Kittery.

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 2.4 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Moody and Mostly Cloudy near Kittery.

Stop Ideas Near York Harbor

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 Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8 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 11.7 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 Harbor.

BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

16 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

20 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

24 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

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

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#1 Moody

Moody is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.2750900, -70.5970000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Kittery

#2 Kittery

Town in Maine

Population9,876
Coordinates43.0881400, -70.7361600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.596984, 43.27516)
End: Whipple Road (-70.73595, 43.088249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
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
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.37 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.67 $5.35
Premium $4.86 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $6.00 $3.60 $7.20

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 Moody and Kittery. The current time is 10:57:40.

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.