How far is Shady Nook, ME from Kittery, ME?
The driving distance from Shady Nook, ME to Kittery, ME is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 13m.
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
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shady Nook and Kittery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Nook and Kittery.
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Start on Shady Nook Road
2 mi · 4 min · Shady Nook Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bond Spring Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Bond Spring Road
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Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Shapleigh Corner Road
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Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Shapleigh Corner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Emery Mills Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street
694 ft · 14 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Shaws Ridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road
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Continue on Grammar Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Grammar Road
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Jagger Mill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jagger Mill Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sanford Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · Sanford Road
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Turn left
93 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right
1748 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17.2 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
1951 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
1096 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
157 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight
1654 ft · 43 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
131 m · 15 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whipple Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shady Nook and Kittery.
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
17.2 mi · 00h 19m
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 leaving Shady Nook and Light Rain Likely near Kittery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shady Nook to Kittery?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 24.9 miles from Shady Nook and 25.4 miles from Kittery.
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 12.8 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 4:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.49 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Shady Nook and Light Rain Likely near Kittery.
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 Shady Nook and Kittery. Straight-line distance: 37.52 mi (60.38 km).
#1 Shady Nook
Shady Nook is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6134100, -70.9253400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kittery
Town in Maine
| Population | 9,876 |
| Coordinates | 43.0881400, -70.7361600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whipple Road (-70.73595, 43.088249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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 | $4.23 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $8.50 | $16.99 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
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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