Origin
South Portland, ME
Morning in South Portland on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from South Portland, ME to Acton, 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 1m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
South Portland, ME to Acton, ME is 42.8 miles and takes about 1h 1m via Maine Turnpike, Alfred Road, and Broadway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within the Northeast region, entirely within Maine. Expect a mixed drive that blends highway speeds with local road navigation. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a practical choice for connecting these two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Broadway | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| State Route 109 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Sanford Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Emery Mills Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Biddeford Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 12.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland, ME and Acton, ME.
1
Start on Pine Street
60 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn sharp left onto Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
3
Turn left onto Broadway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Maine Mall Road
5
Merge onto Samantha Smith Way
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Samantha Smith Way
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
7
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 32
Toward ME 111: Biddeford
9
Turn right onto ME 111
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alfred Street
10
Continue on ME 111
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Alfred Road
11
Continue on ME 111
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Biddeford Road
12
Continue on US 202; ME 4A
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto ME 224
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Shaws Ridge Road
14
Continue on ME 224
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
15
Continue on ME 224
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Bridge Street
16
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 11
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on ME 11; ME 109
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Emery Mills Road
19
Continue on ME 11; ME 109
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 109
20
Turn right onto H Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
H Road
21
Turn left onto Sam Page Road
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sam Page Road
22
Arrive at destination
Sam Page Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from South Portland, 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 0 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broadway
Turn sharp left onto Broadway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward ME 111: Biddeford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 32
Toward ME 111: Biddeford
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
ME 111 / Alfred Street
Turn right onto ME 111 / Alfred Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.89 one way
$13.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.20 | $16.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Maine Turnpike
(12.3 mi)
$0.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Acton, ME
Morning in Acton on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Alfred, ME
21 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 1m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with 37% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Maine Turnpike, including a continuous segment of 12.3 miles, which allows for steady progress. As you move away from the turnpike, the route transitions to local roads like Alfred Road and Broadway, bringing a change in pace and traffic. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced driving and more typical local road conditions as you approach Acton.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 42.8 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: near the start (Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1 miles (Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.74 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. 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: near the start (Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1 miles (Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 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 Acton, 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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