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Trip from South Portland, ME to Parsonsfield, ME

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

45.8 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

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 Parsonsfield, ME, ME

Parsonsfield, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from South Portland, ME to Parsonsfield, ME covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ossipee Trail, North Road, Sokokis Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on Ossipee Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ossipee Trail 9.9 mi 14m
North Road 5.9 mi 10m
Sokokis Avenue 4.9 mi 8m
Main Street 3.8 mi 6m
Ossipee Trail West 2.9 mi 4m
Parsonsfield Road 2.8 mi 5m
Merrill Hill Road 2.1 mi 8m
Central Avenue 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Ossipee Trail — 9.9 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.6 mi · 1 min · High Street
6

Turn left onto Park Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Park Avenue
7

Continue on Congress Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Congress Street
8

Turn right onto Westbrook Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street
9

Continue on Stroudwater Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street
10

Turn left onto William B Clarke Drive

0.1 mi · 17 sec · William B Clarke Drive
11

Turn right onto Spring Street

324 ft · 13 sec · Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn left onto ME 25 Business

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto ME 25

0.4 mi · 47 sec · William B Clarke Drive
14

Continue on ME 25

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Conant Street
15

Continue on Main Street

3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on US 202; ME 4

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Street
17

Continue on ME 25

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East
18

Enter roundabout onto ME 25; ME 112

70 ft · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail
19

Continue on ME 25; ME 112

9.9 mi · 14 min · Ossipee Trail
20

Enter roundabout onto ME 25

118 ft · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West
21

Continue on ME 25

2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail West
22

Turn left onto ME 11

4.9 mi · 8 min · Sokokis Avenue
23

Continue on ME 11

2.1 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
24

Continue on ME 11

0.9 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
25

At end of road, turn right onto ME 5

344 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
26

Continue on ME 160

2.8 mi · 5 min · Parsonsfield Road
27

Continue on ME 160

5.9 mi · 10 min · North Road
28

Turn sharp left onto Merrill Hill Road

2.1 mi · 8 min · Merrill Hill Road
29

Keep slight left at fork onto Merrill Hill Road

160 ft · 7 sec · Merrill Hill Road
30

Turn straight onto Middle Road

136 ft · 6 sec · Middle Road
31

Arrive at destination

Middle Road

Where to Stop

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

Downtown East Limington, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Limington, ME

23 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

Westbrook, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Limington, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.9 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.8 — 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

7
8.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | Spring Street

Turn right onto Spring Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | ME 25 Business / Main Street

Turn left onto ME 25 Business / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
14.2 mi into trip | ~24m in | ME 25; ME 112 / Ossipee Trail

Enter roundabout onto ME 25; ME 112 / Ossipee Trail

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
34.8 mi into trip | ~57m in | ME 5 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto ME 5 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.63 one way

$15.26 round trip

$4.23/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.70 $8.47 $16.93
premium $5.07 $9.13 $18.27
diesel $5.60 $10.10 $20.19

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

$8

Tolls

$7

Total

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.81 $2.20
Efficient EV 11.5 0 $4.01 $1.83
EV Truck/SUV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 Aug 30, 2026

Origin

South Portland, ME

Evening in South Portland on Friday

Local time

5:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 29 at 9:55PM EDT until August 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

Destination

Parsonsfield, ME

Evening in Parsonsfield on Friday

Local time

5:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Partly Cloudy

W 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 29 at 9:55PM EDT until August 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 21m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

45.8 mi in 1h 21m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Ossipee Trail.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

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 early in the drive near Broadway.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 45.8 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: near the start (Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.5 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (ME 25 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

720 ft 25 ft

Total Climb

937 ft

Total Descent

242 ft

Highest Point

720 ft

~45.8 mi in

Elevation Range

695 ft

About the Cities

Starting in South Portland, ME

Full guide →

South Portland is a city in Maine.

Top landmarks

  • • Spring Point Ledge Light — lighthouse in South Portland, Maine, United States of America
  • • State Reform School Historic District — campus in South Portland, Maine, United States

Arriving in Parsonsfield, ME

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Parsonsfield Seminary

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on Ossipee Trail. 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.

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 Parsonsfield, 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: near the start (Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.5 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (ME 25 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parsonsfield, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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