Origin
Falmouth Foreside, ME
Afternoon in Falmouth Foreside on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Falmouth Foreside, ME to South Portland, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Falmouth Foreside, ME
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South Portland, ME
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Trip Overview
Falmouth Foreside, ME to South Portland, ME is 9.5 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Foreside Road and Route 1, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick hop within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a fairly direct drive that mainly uses local roads with some highway segments. It's a straightforward trip that's easy to fit into any schedule, making it ideal for a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Foreside Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Route 1 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Casco Bay Bridge | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Marginal Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Veranda Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Foreside Road
— 2.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth Foreside, ME and South Portland, ME.
1
Start on ME 88
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Foreside Road
2
Turn straight onto US 1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
3
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Martin Point Bridge
4
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Veranda Street
5
Take the ramp onto US 1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 1A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1A
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Marginal Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marginal Way
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
9
Continue on ME 77
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Casco Bay Bridge
10
Continue on ME 77
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
11
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Street
12
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 1
Take the ramp onto US 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 1A
Take the exit onto US 1A toward US 1A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Marginal Way
Turn right onto Marginal Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Pine Street
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$7
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
South Portland, ME
Afternoon in South Portland on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
E 5 mph
15% chance
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
11 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
17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 only 29% of it on highways. You'll navigate through familiar neighborhoods, with Foreside Road being the longest uninterrupted stretch at 2.4 miles. The road's personality shifts as you move from local streets onto sections of Route 1 and US 1, offering a mix of quicker travel and more involved navigation. Prepare for frequent turns and adjustments as you make your way.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.4 mi on Foreside Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 4.3 miles in near US 1.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (US 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (US 1A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (Marginal Way): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.4 miles on Foreside Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.00 in tolls one way, starting with Bay Bridge. 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: at 4.3 miles (US 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (US 1A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (Marginal Way): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Portland, 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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