How far is Orono, ME from Kennebunk, ME?
The driving distance from Orono, ME to Kennebunk, ME is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orono and Kennebunk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orono and Kennebunk.
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Start on the route
50 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
20 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
70 m · 17 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Kelley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kelley Road
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Take the ramp left
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
87.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17.4 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
70 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
1583 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1463 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewive Road
1032 ft · 31 sec · Alewive Road
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Turn left onto Fletcher Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street
27 m · 2 sec · Fletcher Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street
2352 ft · 52 sec · Fletcher Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1575 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on York Street
680 ft · 25 sec · York Street
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Turn right onto Friend Street
39 m · 6 sec · Friend Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Friend Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orono and Kennebunk.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Kelley Road
Merge slight left
87.3 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orono and Mostly Sunny near Kennebunk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orono to Kennebunk?
The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Orono and 81.8 miles from Kennebunk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orono and Mostly Sunny near Kennebunk.
Stop Ideas Near Augusta
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 Augusta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orono and Kennebunk. Straight-line distance: 139.11 mi (223.88 km).
#1 Orono
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 10,636 |
| Coordinates | 44.8831200, -68.6719800 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennebunk
Town in Maine
| Population | 11,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.3839700, -70.5447800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennebunk (-70.54478, 43.38397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $4.32 | $24.93 | $49.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $28.03 | $56.06 |
| Premium | $5.32 | $30.71 | $61.42 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $35.91 | $71.81 |
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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