Origin
South Portland, ME
Morning in South Portland on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from South Portland, ME to Ireland Corner, 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
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Portland, ME
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Ireland Corner, ME
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Trip Overview
This short 16.3-mile journey from South Portland to Ireland Corner, Maine, is a quick 26-minute drive, perfect for a single-day excursion within the Northeast region. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is budget-friendly for a quick hop. The drive primarily utilizes local roads like Forest Avenue, Bridgton Road, and Roosevelt Trail, offering a straightforward local experience. No overnight stays are necessary for this brief trip, allowing for maximum flexibility in your day. It's a simple, direct drive that gets you where you need to go without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Bridgton Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Roosevelt Trail | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Nash Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Casco Bay Bridge | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| York Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Forest Avenue
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland, ME and Ireland Corner, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
6
Continue on ME 100
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 302
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
8
Continue on US 302
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
9
Turn right onto Nash Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Nash Road
10
Turn right onto Falmouth Road
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
Falmouth Road
11
Arrive at destination
Falmouth Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.3 — 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
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
ME 77 / High Street
Turn left onto ME 77 / High Street
Navigation decision point
3
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Nash Road
Turn right onto Nash Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Falmouth Road
Turn right onto Falmouth Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Ireland Corner, ME
Morning in Ireland Corner on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 16.3-mile stretch, as there's no highway travel involved. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 4.4 miles on Forest Avenue, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. This route will feel like navigating through familiar towns and neighborhoods rather than open highways. The character of the drive is consistently local, with no significant shifts in road type or speed. It’s a road that keeps you engaged with its many turns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Forest Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.
Driving Effort
3/10
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: near the start (Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.3 miles (ME 77 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (Nash Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.3 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on Forest Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.00 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 2.3 miles (ME 77 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (Nash Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ireland Corner, 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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