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Trip from South Portland, ME to Burnham, 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 51m

Distance

92.2 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

South Portland, ME

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Downtown Burnham, ME, ME

Burnham, ME

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from South Portland to Burnham, you are looking at a 92.2-mile journey through the heart of Maine. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 51 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through local roads, including Broadway, the Casco Bay Bridge, and York Street, rather than relying on major interstates. With fuel costs estimated at $15, it is an affordable excursion for those looking to explore the interior of the state. Because the drive is straightforward and relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.1 miles from South Portland, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 46.8 mi 53m
Maine Turnpike 34.7 mi 38m
Bangor Road 3.2 mi 5m
South Main Street 1.8 mi 3m
Casco Bay Bridge 1.1 mi 1m
Broadway 1 mi 1m
High Street 0.9 mi 1m
Hinckley Road 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 46.8 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Portland, ME and Burnham, 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

Continue on ME 77

1.1 mi · 1 min · Casco Bay Bridge
4

Turn straight onto ME 77

0.1 mi · 18 sec · York Street
5

Turn left onto ME 77

0.9 mi · 1 min · High Street
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth
7

Merge onto I 295; US 1

47 mi · 53 min · I 295; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 95

35 mi · 38 min · Maine Turnpike
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Exit 138 Toward Clinton, Burnham
10

Keep slight right at fork

194 ft · 4 sec
11

Turn straight onto Hinckley Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hinckley Road
12

Continue on Baker Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Baker Street
13

At end of road, turn left onto ME 11; ME 100

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
14

Continue on ME 11; ME 100

3.2 mi · 5 min · Bangor Road
15

Continue on ME 11; ME 100

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

ME 11; ME 100

Trip Plan

Since this is a sub-two-hour drive, you do not need to worry about complex pacing or overnight logistics. We recommend checking your fuel levels before you head out, as the $15 estimate is a baseline; having a full tank gives you the freedom to drive without stopping. Because you are strictly on local roads like York Street and Broadway, watch for changing speed limits that fluctuate more often than they would on a highway. The biggest advantage of this route is its simplicity, so use the time saved by not planning stops to enjoy the flexibility of your schedule. If you want to avoid the heaviest traffic, try to time your departure to miss peak local commuting hours in the South Portland area.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.1 miles from South Portland, ME, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.1 miles or 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burnham, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving South Portland, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from South Portland, ME

This is one driving day of about 92.2 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from South Portland, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 46.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

46 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

Yarmouth, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gardiner, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.1 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Ming Lee Chinese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Waterville, Maine

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12078732828

Visit website

Nom Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Maine

1.5 mi

Thai With Us

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Maine

1.9 mi

Ming Lee Chinese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79

Waterville, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12078732828

Visit website

Nom Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12076139332

Visit website

Thai With Us

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 59.3

Augusta, Maine

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12074801121

Visit website

Freeport Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.2

Freeport, Maine

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12078695113

Visit website

Villager Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 79

Waterville, Maine

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12078726231

Maine Day Ventures/ formerly Maine Foodie Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12072337485

Visit website

The Escape Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Portland, Maine

Hours: 12–8:15 pm

+12076193775

Visit website

Portland Observatory

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Portland, Maine

+12072531800

Visit website

Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Portland, Maine

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12077741822

Visit website

Eartha Globe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 13.2

Yarmouth, Maine

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

Old Port Historic Tours

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Portland, Maine

Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm

+12078070009

Visit website

Old Fort Western

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 59.3

Augusta, Maine

+12076262385

Visit website

Maine Military Museum & Learning Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12077678227

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 85.3 — 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
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 295; US 1

Merge onto I 295; US 1

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
85 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward Clinton, Burnham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 138 Toward Clinton, Burnham
4
85.3 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.84 one way

$29.69 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $16.33 $32.66
premium $4.86 $17.66 $35.31
diesel $5.61 $20.36 $40.71

Estimated Tolls: $9.08

Bay Bridge $7.00
Maine Turnpike (34.7 mi) $2.08

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.7 0 $9.68 $4.43
Efficient EV 23.1 0 $8.07 $3.69
EV Truck/SUV 36.9 0 $12.91 $5.90

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

South Portland, ME

Late night in South Portland on Sunday

Local time

12:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Burnham, ME

Late night in Burnham on Sunday

Local time

12:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Brunswick, ME

46 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 51m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention compared to the mindless cruising of an interstate. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 92.2 miles navigating surface roads. The character of the drive is defined by frequent turns and changing local conditions as you transition from the South Portland area toward Burnham. You will not find any long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, so plan for a continuous, active driving experience. This is a practical route for drivers who prefer local scenery and the steady pace of secondary roads over high-speed travel.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.8 mi on I 295.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.

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 51m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles (I 295; US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 South Portland, ME to Burnham, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Clinton along the way.

Clinton

85 mi in | ~1h 37m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 92.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.8 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.08 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.

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 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles (I 295; US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burnham, 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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