How far is York Beach, ME from Waterville, ME?
The driving distance from York Beach, ME to Waterville, ME is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
Driving 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 01m.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York Beach and Waterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York Beach and Waterville.
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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
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24.2 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland
897 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Continue on Silver Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Silver Street
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Turn slight left onto Elm Street
2457 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Post Office Square
13 m · 2 sec · Post Office Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York Beach and Waterville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Downtown Portland
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving York Beach and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York Beach to Waterville?
The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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 60.3 miles from York Beach and 61 miles from Waterville.
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 14.1 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 $16.88 one way or $33.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around York Beach and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waterville.
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 York Beach and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 107.09 mi (172.34 km).
#1 York Beach
Unincorporated community in Maine
| Population | 12,854 |
| Coordinates | 43.1714800, -70.6089400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Street (-69.631853, 44.55206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.88 | $33.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.08 | $38.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.67 | $51.33 |
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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