Origin
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Morning in Old Orchard Beach on Sunday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Old Orchard Beach, 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
26m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
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South Portland, ME
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Trip Overview
Old Orchard Beach, ME to South Portland, ME is 14.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via US 1, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Maine, making it a convenient local hop. You'll primarily navigate through mixed driving conditions, transitioning from coastal towns to more developed areas. Given its short distance, it's an ideal route for a brief excursion or an easy addition to a longer journey, offering a straightforward connection between two points in southern Maine.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Broadway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Cascade Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Route 1 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Portland Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Portland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 4.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Orchard Beach, ME and South Portland, ME.
1
Start on ME 5
44 ft
·
0 sec
·
Saco Avenue
2
Continue on ME 98
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Portland Avenue
3
Turn straight onto Cascade Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Cascade Road
4
Turn right onto US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Portland Road
5
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
6
Continue on US 1; ME 9
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 1; ME 9
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 9
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Route 1
8
Continue on US 1; ME 9
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn slight right onto Broadway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
Use the right lane.
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 2.8 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 1 / Portland Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Portland Road
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 9 / Route 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
11.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Broadway
Turn slight right onto Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Pine Street
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.32 one way
$4.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
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 Portland, ME
Morning in South Portland on Sunday
Local time
11:02 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
26m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with about 40% of the journey on highway conditions. You'll encounter stretches on US 1, Broadway, and Cascade Road, providing a varied feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 4.1 miles on US 1, allowing for a consistent pace for a short period. As you progress, expect the scenery to shift from potentially more open coastal roads to areas with more local traffic and development as you approach South Portland.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near US 1 / Portland Road.
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 26m 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 2.8 miles (US 1 / Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Route 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.5 miles (Broadway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Old Orchard Beach, ME
Full guide →Old Orchard Beach is a city of 8,800 people (2014) in the Southern Coast region of Maine. Old Orchard Beach has a seven-mile stretch of wide-open beach. There are 25 rides and arcade games at Palace Playland, its seaside amusement park. Funtown/Splashtown USA is home to one of the largest wooden roller coasters in the country, and to a ride featuring a 200-foot free-fall descent.
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 26m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on US 1. 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 2.8 miles (US 1 / Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Route 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.5 miles (Broadway): 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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