Origin
Kittery Point, ME
Morning in Kittery Point on Tuesday
Local time
8:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kittery Point, ME to South Portland, 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 5m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kittery Point, ME
David Kanigan
South Portland, ME
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Trip Overview
Kittery Point, ME to South Portland, ME is 51.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via Maine Turnpike, I 295, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect mostly highway driving, making it a quick and efficient trip. It's a manageable distance, perfect for a day trip or a short hop between locations without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 41.4 mi | 44m |
| Broadway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| I 295 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Whipple Road | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Samantha Smith Way | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Pepperrell Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rogers Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 41.4 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kittery Point, ME and South Portland, ME.
1
Start on ME 103
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pepperrell Road
2
Continue on ME 103
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Whipple Road
3
Continue on ME 236
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shapleigh Road
4
Continue on ME 236
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rogers Road
5
Continue on Rogers Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Rogers Road
6
Turn slight right onto US 1
502 ft
·
17 sec
·
State Road
7
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Route 1
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 95
41 mi
·
44 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 1
Toward South Portland
12
Merge onto Samantha Smith Way
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Samantha Smith Way
13
Turn left onto US 1; ME 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn slight right onto Broadway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on ME 77
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
16
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Street
17
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
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 25.8 miles from Kittery Point, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 51.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
45.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
5
46.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward South Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1
Toward South Portland
3
46.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Samantha Smith Way
Merge onto Samantha Smith Way
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Pine Street
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.49
Maine Turnpike
(41.4 mi)
$2.49
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
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 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 | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
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
South Portland, ME
Morning in South Portland on Tuesday
Local time
8:57 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
1h 5m 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 predominantly highway, with 83% of the drive on high-speed roads like the Maine Turnpike and I 295. You'll encounter one continuous stretch of highway for 41.4 miles on the Maine Turnpike. Expect to see a high density of exits and on-ramps as you navigate this segment. The final portion of the drive shifts to surface roads like Broadway.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.4 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Broadway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near I 95 / Maine Turnpike.
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 1h 5m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 45.1 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Kittery Point, ME to South Portland, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
Portland
45.1 mi in
|
~54m
|
via I 295
About the Cities
Arriving in South Portland, ME
Full guide →South Portland is a city in Maine.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.4 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.49 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 — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 3.7 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 45.1 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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