Origin
Standish, ME
Late night in Standish on Tuesday
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4:53 AM
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Trip from Standish, ME to York Beach, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Standish, ME
RealToughCandy.com
York Beach, ME
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
Standish, ME to York Beach, ME is 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m via Maine Turnpike and Ossipee Trail West, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region, and is a straightforward drive. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a connection between points in southern Maine. The route offers a mix of driving experiences, so you'll see a bit of everything the area has to offer.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 27.3 mi | 29m |
| Ossipee Trail West | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Buxton Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Narragansett Trail | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| US Route 1 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Beech Plains Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Narragansett Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Short Sands Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 27.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Standish, ME and York Beach, ME.
1
Start on Oak Hill Road
147 ft
·
12 sec
·
Oak Hill Road
2
Turn left
136 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn left onto ME 25
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
4
Enter roundabout onto Bernard P. Rines Bypass
52 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bernard P. Rines Bypass
5
Continue on Bernard P. Rines Bypass
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bernard P. Rines Bypass
6
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Narragansett Street
7
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Street
8
Continue on US 202; ME 4
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Narragansett Trail
9
Turn left onto Beech Plains Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Plains Road
10
Continue on ME 112
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Buxton Road
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
12
Merge onto I 95
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Maine Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 7
Toward York, York Beach
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
15
Turn left onto Spur Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Spur Road
16
Turn left onto US 1
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 1
17
Turn right onto Short Sands Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Short Sands Road
18
Turn left onto Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ridge Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto Church Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Church Street
20
Turn right onto US 1A
5 ft
·
0 sec
·
Long Beach Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
US 1A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Standish, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.9 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
19.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Kittery, Portsmouth, NH
6
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward York, York Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward York, York Beach
5
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Church Street
At end of road, turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.39 one way
$16.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.98 | $19.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.64
Maine Turnpike
(27.3 mi)
$1.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 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 | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
York Beach, ME
Late night in York Beach on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m 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?
This 52.1-mile drive is about 57% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the time on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on the Maine Turnpike is 27.3 miles, so expect that segment to feel like typical interstate travel. After that, you'll transition to surface roads like Ossipee Trail West and Buxton Road, which will likely involve more local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections. You'll notice the change in speed and environment as you move from the highway to these more local routes.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Standish, ME to York Beach, ME, road signs begin pointing toward York along the way.
York
47.7 mi in
|
~1h
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.64 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at York Beach, 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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