How far is York Beach, ME from Falmouth, ME?
The driving distance from York Beach, ME to Falmouth, ME is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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 03m.
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.
City in York County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York Beach and Falmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York Beach and Falmouth.
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Start on Long Beach Avenue
671 ft · 23 sec · Long Beach Avenue
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Continue on Ocean Avenue
1422 ft · 53 sec · Ocean Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
826 ft · 17 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1075 ft · 31 sec · Ridge Road
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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 US Route 1
2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 1
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Turn right onto Spur Road
1454 ft · 33 sec · Spur Road
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Take the ramp right
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
36.4 mi · 39 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
10.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Cumberland
825 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Bucknam Road
1978 ft · 52 sec · Bucknam Road
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Continue on Falmouth Road
11 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York Beach and Falmouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
36.4 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving York Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Falmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York Beach to Falmouth?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from York Beach and 26.1 miles from Falmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around York Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Falmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Biddeford
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 Biddeford.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York Beach and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 42.73 mi (68.76 km).
#1 York Beach
Unincorporated community in Maine
| Population | 12,854 |
| Coordinates | 43.1714800, -70.6089400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falmouth
Town in Cumberland County, Maine
| Population | 12,440 |
| Coordinates | 43.7295300, -70.2419900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falmouth (-70.24199, 43.72953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.03 | $22.07 |
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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