How far is York Beach, ME from Kennebunk, ME?

The driving distance from York Beach, ME to Kennebunk, ME is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.04 mi
00h 34m
Flight
15.03 mi
24.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.03 mi
Kilometers
24.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.04 mi
Kilometers
40.29 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennebunk
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in York Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York Beach
2026-04-16T01:45
Arrive Kennebunk
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in York Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ogunquit
ME

Town in Maine

From York Beach
12.5 mi
00h 17m
To Kennebunk
12.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
York Beach Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Thursday
Using Kittery as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between York Beach and Kennebunk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York Beach and Kennebunk.

  1. 1

    Start on Long Beach Avenue

    671 ft · 23 sec · Long Beach Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Ocean Avenue

    1422 ft · 53 sec · Ocean Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    826 ft · 17 sec · Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1075 ft · 31 sec · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Short Sands Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Short Sands Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US Route 1

    2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 1

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Spur Road

    1454 ft · 33 sec · Spur Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    18 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport

    1965 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fletcher Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Fletcher Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street

    2352 ft · 52 sec · Fletcher Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1575 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on York Street

    680 ft · 25 sec · York Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Friend Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Friend Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Friend Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between York Beach and Kennebunk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
18 mi · 72%
US Route 1
2.32 mi · 9%
Fletcher Street
1.66 mi · 7%
Short Sands Road
0.9 mi · 4%
Spur Road
0.54 mi · 2%
ME 35
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

18 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ogunquit
00h 17m from York Beach
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving York Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Kennebunk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York Beach to Kennebunk?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ogunquit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from York Beach and 12.5 miles from Kennebunk.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around York Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Kennebunk.

Stop Ideas Near Ogunquit

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ogunquit and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ogunquit.

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

8 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

23 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

27 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

30 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York Beach and Kennebunk. Straight-line distance: 15.03 mi (24.19 km).

York Beach

#1 York Beach

Unincorporated community in Maine

Population12,854
Coordinates43.1714800, -70.6089400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Kennebunk

#2 Kennebunk

Town in Maine

Population11,706
Coordinates43.3839700, -70.5447800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: York Beach (-70.60894, 43.17148)
End: Kennebunk (-70.54478, 43.38397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.86 $4.28 $8.55
Diesel $6.00 $5.28 $10.55

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between York Beach and Kennebunk. The current time is 01:45:10.

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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.