Origin
Freeport, ME
Late night in Freeport on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freeport, 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
28m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freeport, ME
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South Portland, ME
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Trip Overview
Freeport to South Portland is 20.1 miles and takes about 28m via I 295, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region and the state of Maine, making it a straightforward hop. It's a highway-focused trip that's perfect for a quick transit or a day trip without much fuss. You'll be spending most of your time on major roads, so expect a functional rather than scenic journey. Consider this your go-to if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Casco Bay Bridge | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Marginal Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 1A | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Desert Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 14.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport, ME and South Portland, ME.
1
Start on US 1
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lower Main Street
3
Continue on Desert Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Desert Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 295 South: Portland
5
Merge onto I 295
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 295
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
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 295 South: Portland
Navigation decision point
Toward I 295 South: Portland
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
16 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
16.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Marginal Way
Turn right onto Marginal Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Pine Street
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.24 one way
$6.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
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
$3
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in South Portland on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
28m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 295. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 14.2 miles on I 295, offering a consistent pace. The journey begins on I 295, providing a swift connection. As you approach your destination, you'll transition to local roads, including Main Street, for the final approach into South Portland. Expect a practical driving experience primarily on well-maintained highways.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Casco Bay Bridge. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
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 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (US 1A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on I 295. 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (US 1A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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