Origin
Readfield, ME
Morning in Readfield on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Readfield, 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
1h 22m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Readfield, ME
Yassir Abbas
South Portland, ME
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Trip Overview
Readfield, ME to South Portland, ME is 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on the Maine Turnpike, making it a practical choice for a quick journey. You'll find it efficient for getting from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 22.3 mi | 23m |
| US 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Winthrop Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Forest Avenue | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Auburn Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 22.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Readfield, ME and South Portland, ME.
1
Start on ME 41
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Winthrop Road
2
Continue on ME 41
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Readfield Road
3
Turn slight left onto ME 41; ME 133
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 133
4
Continue on ME 41; ME 133
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lake Street
5
Continue on ME 41; ME 133
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Route 133
6
Merge onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 202; ME 11; ME 100
7
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
8
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
9
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US Route 202
10
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
11
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
13
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Minot Avenue
14
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Maine Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
151 ft
·
3 sec
21
Turn straight onto ME 26; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
22
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto ME 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Avenue
24
Turn left onto US 302; ME 100
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Avenue
25
Turn slight right
438 ft
·
16 sec
26
Keep slight right at fork
177 ft
·
7 sec
27
Turn slight right onto State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
28
Continue on ME 77
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Casco Bay Bridge
29
Continue on ME 77
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
30
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Street
31
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Readfield, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 31.3 and 63.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
31.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
39.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
5
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Pine Street
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.19 one way
$20.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.33
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Maine Turnpike
(22.3 mi)
$1.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$8
Total
$19
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
50°F
Auburn, ME
32 mi in
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 22m 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-focused, with 61% of the drive on faster roads. You'll experience stretches of the Maine Turnpike, including one continuous segment of 22.3 miles. The main roads include US 202 and Route 202, suggesting a mix of high-speed travel and potentially some more local road sections as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience that leans towards efficiency and forward momentum.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.3 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 31.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.6 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 54.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.33 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at South Portland, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 31.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.6 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 54.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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