How far is Waterville, ME from Kennebunk, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Kennebunk, ME is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Kennebunk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Kennebunk.
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Start on Post Office Square
13 m · 7 sec · Post Office Square
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Turn left onto Elm Street
2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto Silver Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Silver Street
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Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1482 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 26 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 Waterville and Kennebunk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Waterville and Partly Sunny near Kennebunk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Kennebunk?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Waterville and 51.6 miles from Kennebunk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers around Waterville and Partly Sunny near Kennebunk.
Stop Ideas Near Topsham
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 Topsham.
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Freeport
Bath, Maine
Wiscasset, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Kennebunk. Straight-line distance: 92.6 mi (149.02 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennebunk
Town in Maine
| Population | 11,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.3839700, -70.5447800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friend Street (-70.54487, 43.383882)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $3.95 | $14.20 | $28.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.05 | $32.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.59 | $43.18 |
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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