How far is Presque Isle, ME from Kennebunk, ME?

The driving distance from Presque Isle, ME to Kennebunk, ME is about 312.7 miles (503.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.1 miles (417 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.74 mi
06h 00m
Flight
259.09 mi
416.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.09 mi
Kilometers
416.97 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.74 mi
Kilometers
503.3 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennebunk
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 PM EDT
Return by in Presque Isle
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Presque Isle
2026-04-23T08:59
Arrive Kennebunk
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Presque Isle
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Bangor
ME

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

From Presque Isle
156.3 mi
03h 00m
To Kennebunk
156.5 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Presque Isle and Kennebunk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Presque Isle and Kennebunk.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    30 m · 6 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Houlton Road

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Benjamin Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  12. 12

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    17.4 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

    70 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

    1583 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1463 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewive Road

    1032 ft · 31 sec · Alewive Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fletcher Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Fletcher Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street

    2352 ft · 52 sec · Fletcher Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1575 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on York Street

    680 ft · 25 sec · York Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Friend Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Friend Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Friend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Presque Isle and Kennebunk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
202 mi · 64%
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 17%
Maine Turnpike
17.4 mi · 6%
Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 3%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 3%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
259.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bangor
03h 00m from Presque Isle
Leave By
11:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Presque Isle and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kennebunk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Presque Isle to Kennebunk?

The road trip is about 312.7 miles (503.3 km) and usually takes 06h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bangor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Presque Isle and 156.5 miles from Kennebunk.

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

The direct path is about 259.1 miles (417 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.51 one way or $87.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Presque Isle and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kennebunk.

Stop Ideas Near Bangor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bangor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bangor.

BUS

Bangor, Maine

3 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

14 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

39 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

46 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Presque Isle and Kennebunk. Straight-line distance: 259.09 mi (416.97 km).

Presque Isle

#1 Presque Isle

City in Maine, United States

Population8,950
Coordinates46.6811500, -68.0158600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Kennebunk

#2 Kennebunk

Town in Maine

Population11,706
Coordinates43.3839700, -70.5447800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Presque Isle (-68.01586, 46.68115)
End: Kennebunk (-70.54478, 43.38397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.03 gal
41.77 L · about $43.51
Round trip
$87.03
22.06 gal · 83.54 L
Estimated CO2
98 kg one way
Round trip: 196 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $43.51 $87.03
Mid-grade $4.46 $49.16 $98.32
Premium $4.86 $53.58 $107.17
Diesel $6.00 $66.15 $132.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Presque Isle and Kennebunk. The current time is 08:59:02.

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.