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

The driving distance from Waterville, ME to Old Orchard Beach, ME is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
92.91 mi
01h 51m
Flight
80.52 mi
129.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.52 mi
Kilometers
129.58 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.91 mi
Kilometers
149.53 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Orchard Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 4:34 PM EDT
Return by in Waterville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterville
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Old Orchard Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 4:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterville
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
Topsham
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Waterville
46.4 mi
00h 55m
To Old Orchard Beach
46.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Old Orchard Beach Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
59°F
This Afternoon
Using Biddeford as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Post Office Square

    13 m · 7 sec · Post Office Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Silver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Silver Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

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

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    965 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ocean Park Road

    1432 ft · 26 sec · Ocean Park Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Saco Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Saco Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saco Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
53.2 mi · 57%
Kennedy Memorial Drive
26.1 mi · 28%
Maine Turnpike
7.27 mi · 8%
I 195 East
3.2 mi · 3%
Saco Avenue
1.75 mi · 2%
Silver Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
00h 55m from Waterville
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waterville 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 Waterville to Old Orchard Beach?

The road trip is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 46.4 miles from Waterville and 46.5 miles from Old Orchard Beach.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Topsham

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

4 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

13 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Old Orchard Beach. Straight-line distance: 80.52 mi (129.58 km).

Waterville

#1 Waterville

City in Maine, United States

Population16,579
Coordinates44.5520100, -69.6317100
Altitude33
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: Waterville (-69.63171, 44.55201)
End: Old Orchard Beach (-70.37755, 43.51731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.41 L · about $14.35
Round trip
$28.71
6.56 gal · 24.82 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $14.35 $28.71
Mid-grade $4.93 $16.15 $32.31
Premium $5.41 $17.74 $35.49
Diesel $6.44 $21.11 $42.21

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterville and Old Orchard Beach. The current time is 14:43:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.