How far is Belgrade, ME from South Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Belgrade, ME to South Portland, ME is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.4 mi
01h 11m
Flight
59.25 mi
95.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.25 mi
Kilometers
95.36 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.4 mi
Kilometers
108.47 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 PM EDT
Return by in Belgrade
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belgrade
2026-04-23T11:59
Arrive South Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belgrade
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Belgrade
33.6 mi
00h 35m
To South Portland
33.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Thursday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belgrade and South Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade and South Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Depot Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Depot Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Augusta Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Augusta Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Belgrade Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Belgrade Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Civic Center Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Civic Center Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    2130 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Marginal Way

    2795 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  11. 11

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belgrade and South Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 69%
Civic Center Drive
12.1 mi · 18%
Augusta Road
2.38 mi · 4%
Belgrade Road
2.06 mi · 3%
Casco Bay Bridge
1.14 mi · 2%
State Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

46.5 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 35m from Belgrade
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Belgrade and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belgrade to South Portland?

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Belgrade and 33.9 miles from South Portland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Belgrade and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowdoinham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowdoinham.

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belgrade and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 59.25 mi (95.36 km).

Belgrade

#1 Belgrade

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, USA

Population3,150
Coordinates44.4472900, -69.8325500
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Road (-69.832817, 44.447169)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.76 gal · 18 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.61 $21.22
Premium $4.86 $11.56 $23.12
Diesel $6.00 $14.27 $28.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Belgrade and South Portland. The current time is 11:59:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.