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 Steep Falls, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Steep Falls, ME
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Trip Overview
South Portland, ME to Steep Falls, ME is 27.5 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Ossipee Trail, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Maine, transitioning from the bustling Northeast region around South Portland to a more rural Northeast setting as you head toward Steep Falls. It’s a short trip, ideal for a quick excursion or an easy commute, with the majority of the journey on local roads. Plan for a drive that requires your attention due to frequent turns, making it less about covering ground quickly and more about navigating local routes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Trail | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| ME 113 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Stroudwater Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Congress Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Casco Bay Bridge | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ossipee Trail
— 7.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland, ME and Steep Falls, 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
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Ossipee Trail
20
Turn right onto ME 113
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
ME 113
21
Turn left onto ME 11
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
ME 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.2 — 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
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.43 one way
$8.85 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.27 | $10.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
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
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Steep Falls, ME
Morning in Steep Falls 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
46m 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 is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than settling into a long, straight highway cruise. With only 20% of the route on highways, expect a more intimate experience with local roads like Ossipee Trail and ME 113. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn is 7.8 miles on Ossipee Trail. This route is about engaging with the local road network, offering a dynamic driving experience that keeps you actively involved.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Ossipee Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 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 27.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.3 miles (ME 77 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 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.
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 8.5 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Steep Falls, 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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