South Portland, ME Road Trips
South Portland, ME serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 18 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 66 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from South Portland, ME spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
43
Longest Drive
289.6 mi
Presque Isle, ME
Quickest Drive
15m
Scarborough, ME
Plan Around South Portland, ME
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if South Portland, ME is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From South Portland, ME
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from South Portland, ME
South Portland, ME to Calais, ME
South Portland, ME to Milo, ME
South Portland, ME to Brewer, ME
South Portland, ME to Charleston, ME
South Portland, ME to Union, ME
South Portland, ME to Oxford County, ME
South Portland, ME to Hallowell, ME
South Portland, ME to Damariscotta, ME
South Portland, ME to Edgecomb, ME
South Portland, ME to Acton, ME
South Portland, ME to Bowdoinham, ME
South Portland, ME to Sanford, ME
South Portland, ME to Lake Arrowhead, ME
South Portland, ME to Steep Falls, ME
South Portland, ME to Ireland Corner, ME
South Portland, ME to South Windham, ME
South Portland, ME to Gorham, ME
South Portland, ME to Scarborough, ME
Driving from South Portland, ME
The typical drive from South Portland, ME covers about 66 miles and takes around 1h 28m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 227 miles (4h 38m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from South Portland, ME include Calais, ME (226.9 mi, 4h 38m), Milo, ME (145.1 mi, 3h 4m), Brewer, ME (132.9 mi, 2h 31m), Charleston, ME (132.5 mi, 2h 47m), and Union, ME (81.1 mi, 1h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 66-mile drive from South Portland, ME, expect to burn about 2.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 18 mapped routes leaving South Portland, ME and 25 routes heading into South Portland, ME, covering 43 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 227 miles.
The longest mapped route from South Portland, ME covers 227 miles and takes approximately 4h 38m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from South Portland, ME runs about 66 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from South Portland, ME include Calais, ME, Milo, ME, Brewer, ME and Charleston, ME. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
South Portland, ME by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
26,780
Median Income
$84,563
Median Home Value
$405,800
Median Age
40.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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