How far is Waterville, ME from York Beach, ME?
The driving distance from Waterville, ME to York Beach, ME is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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
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Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and York Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and York Beach.
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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
36 mi · 39 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward York, York Beach
1045 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
532 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Spur Road
2395 ft · 57 sec · Spur Road
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Turn left onto US Route 1
2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 1
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Turn right onto Short Sands Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Short Sands Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1075 ft · 31 sec · Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
1151 ft · 21 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Long Beach Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and York Beach.
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 Mostly Cloudy near York Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to York Beach?
The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Waterville and 62.2 miles from York Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers around Waterville and Mostly Cloudy near York Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Freeport
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 Freeport.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and York Beach. Straight-line distance: 107.09 mi (172.34 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 York Beach
Unincorporated community in Maine
| Population | 12,854 |
| Coordinates | 43.1714800, -70.6089400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Street (-70.608928, 43.171491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.30 | $38.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.04 | $42.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.97 | $51.93 |
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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