How far is Union, ME from Old Orchard Beach, ME?

The driving distance from Union, ME to Old Orchard Beach, ME is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.83 mi
02h 05m
Flight
72.94 mi
117.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.94 mi
Kilometers
117.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.83 mi
Kilometers
154.23 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Orchard Beach
Sat, Aug 29, 4:46 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Sat, Aug 29, 6:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-08-29T02:40
Arrive Old Orchard Beach
Sat, Aug 29, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Union
47.8 mi
01h 02m
To Old Orchard Beach
48 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Aug 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
Old Orchard Beach Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Saturday
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Aug 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Old Orchard Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and Old Orchard Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Common Road

    3192 ft · 2 min · Common Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Heald Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Heald Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockland Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockland Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

    965 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Ocean Park Road

    1432 ft · 26 sec · Ocean Park Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Saco Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Saco Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saco Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Old Orchard Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Avenue
54.6 mi · 57%
Rockland Road
8.42 mi · 9%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 8%
Augusta Road
5.03 mi · 5%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 4%
Togus Road
3.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Avenue

Merge slight left

46.8 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
01h 02m from Union
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Old Orchard Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Old Orchard Beach?

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Union and 48 miles from Old Orchard Beach.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union and Sunny near Old Orchard Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowdoinham, 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 Bowdoinham.

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Old Orchard Beach. Straight-line distance: 72.94 mi (117.39 km).

Union

#1 Union

Town in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates44.2114700, -69.2742100
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Old Orchard Beach

#2 Old Orchard Beach

Town and census-designated place in York County, Maine, United States

Population9,095
Coordinates43.5173100, -70.3775500
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-69.27421, 44.21147)
End: Old Orchard Beach (-70.37755, 43.51731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.8 L · about $13.33
Round trip
$26.67
6.76 gal · 25.6 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.33 $26.67
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.06 $30.13
Premium $4.86 $16.42 $32.84
Diesel $6.00 $20.27 $40.54

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 · Aug 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Old Orchard Beach. The current time is 02:40:17.

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.