Origin
South Berwick, ME
Morning in South Berwick on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Berwick, ME to East Limington, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Berwick, ME
Simeon Mirkov
East Limington, ME
Kelly
Trip Overview
This 43.3-mile drive from South Berwick, ME to East Limington, ME will take about 1 hour and 12 minutes. It's a straightforward local journey that's perfect for a single day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of around $7. You'll primarily be on roads like Cape Road, Main Street, and Country Club Road, with no highway driving involved. The route offers a relaxed pace, making it easy to manage without needing an overnight stay. Given its short distance and duration, this trip allows for plenty of flexibility to explore along the way if you choose.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Country Club Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Waterboro Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Townhouse Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Portland Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| High Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Elm Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Cape Road
— 6.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Berwick, ME and East Limington, ME.
1
Start on Scotts Court
228 ft
·
12 sec
·
Scotts Court
2
Turn right onto ME 236
194 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn sharp left onto ME 4
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Portland Street
4
Continue on ME 4
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Elm Street
5
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
High Street
6
Continue on ME 4
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Country Club Road
7
Enter roundabout onto ME 4
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Alfred Street
8
Continue on ME 4
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Alfred Street
9
Continue on ME 4
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Jordan Springs Road
10
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
11
Continue on US 202; ME 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterboro Road
12
Continue on US 202; ME 4
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto ME 5
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Sokokis Trail
14
Turn right onto Townhouse Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Townhouse Road
15
Continue on Waterboro Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Waterboro Road
16
Turn left onto ME 117
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Cape Road
17
Turn right onto ME 11
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Sokokis Avenue
18
Turn right onto ME 25; ME 117
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ossipee Trail
19
Turn left
62 ft
·
4 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from South Berwick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 236 / Main Street
Turn right onto ME 236 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
ME 4 / Alfred Street
Enter roundabout onto ME 4 / Alfred Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
ME 5 / Sokokis Trail
At end of road, turn left onto ME 5 / Sokokis Trail
Navigation decision point
4
28.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Townhouse Road
Turn right onto Townhouse Road
Navigation decision point
4
39.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
ME 11 / Sokokis Avenue
Turn right onto ME 11 / Sokokis Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.97 one way
$13.94 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Limington, ME
Morning in East Limington on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Alfred, ME
22 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 43.3-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating smaller roads, including a longest stretch of 6.4 miles on Cape Road. This route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction, demanding your attention as you move through the local landscape. The road surface and character remain consistent as a local drive, without any significant shifts between different types of thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Cape Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 236 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 236 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (ME 4 / Alfred Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.4 miles (ME 5 / Sokokis Trail): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Cape Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 236 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (ME 4 / Alfred Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.4 miles (ME 5 / Sokokis Trail): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Limington, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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