Origin
City of Portland, ME
Morning in City of Portland on Sunday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Portland, ME to South Windham, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
South Windham, ME
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Trip Overview
Portland, ME to South Windham, ME is 15.3 miles and takes about 49m via River Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine and the Northeast region, offering a local drive experience. It's a straightforward journey that doesn't require extensive planning, making it ideal for a quick excursion or a simple relocation. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this route, so expect a more engaged driving experience rather than highway cruising. Consider this for a quick errand or a scenic detour if you're already in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Brighton Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Portland - Peaks Island | 2.5 mi | 20m |
| Cumberland Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Seashore Avenue | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Franklin Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Marginal Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 3.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland, ME and South Windham, ME.
1
Start on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seashore Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Seashore Avenue
3
Continue on Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Whitehead Street
4
Continue on Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Welch Street
6
Continue on Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Portland - Peaks Island
7
Continue
187 ft
·
14 sec
8
Turn right onto Maine State Pier
74 ft
·
30 sec
·
Maine State Pier
9
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Maine State Pier
10
Continue on US 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
11
Turn left onto Marginal Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marginal Way
12
Turn right onto ME 100
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Falmouth Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Falmouth Street
14
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
83 ft
·
2 sec
·
Brighton Avenue
15
Continue on ME 25
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Brighton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on ME 25 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on ME 25 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Cumberland Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on Cumberland Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Cumberland Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on River Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
20
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
21
Turn right
190 ft
·
13 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Seashore Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Welch Street
At end of road, turn left onto Welch Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Maine State Pier
Turn right onto Maine State Pier
Navigation decision point
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
ME 100 / Forest Avenue
Turn right onto ME 100 / Forest Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
ME 25 / Brighton Avenue
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Brighton Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
South Windham, ME
Morning in South Windham on Sunday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles on River Road. You'll be frequently making turns and navigating through local traffic patterns rather than high-speed highway travel. The drive progresses through urban and suburban areas, requiring constant attention to road signs and intersections. Expect a dynamic driving experience that keeps you actively involved from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Seashore Avenue.
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 15.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.6 miles (Seashore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Welch Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.8 miles (Maine State Pier): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on River 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: at 0.6 miles (Seashore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Welch Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.8 miles (Maine State Pier): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Windham, 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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