Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, ME
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South Windham, ME
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Portland, ME to South Windham, ME is 12 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Mosher Road, Stroudwater Street, and Congress Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically Maine, making it an easy local excursion. Expect a route that involves frequent turns rather than sustained highway cruising. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mosher Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Stroudwater Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Congress Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| William B Clarke Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Gray Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, ME and South Windham, ME.
Start on Congress Street
Turn right onto Brown Street
Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue
Turn right onto ME 77
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Continue on Congress Street
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
Continue on Stroudwater Street
Turn left onto William B Clarke Drive
Turn right onto Spring Street
Turn left onto ME 25 Business
Turn right onto ME 25
Continue on ME 25
Continue on Main Street
Turn right onto Mosher Road
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
Continue on US 202; ME 4
Turn right onto Depot Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Brown Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto ME 25 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Mosher Road
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road toward Windham
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Portland on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in South Windham on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 12-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 2.9 miles on Mosher Road. As you travel, anticipate a dynamic driving experience with numerous intersections and changes in road names, including Mosher Road, Stroudwater Street, and Congress Street. This isn't a high-speed dash but rather a more deliberate, community-focused navigation.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Brown Street.
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 12 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (ME 25 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Portland, ME to South Windham, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Windham along the way.
Windham
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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.
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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