How far is Bethel, ME from South Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Bethel, ME to South Portland, ME is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and South Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and South Portland.
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Start on Broad Street
10 m · 8 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Mill Hill Road
1597 ft · 1 min · Mill Hill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Songo Pond Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Songo Pond Road
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Continue on Crooked River Causeway
3 mi · 4 min · Crooked River Causeway
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Continue on Crooked River Crossway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Crooked River Crossway
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Turn left onto Maine Street
3092 ft · 56 sec · Maine Street
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Continue on Valley Road
2117 ft · 42 sec · Valley Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Valley Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waterford Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Waterford Road
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 37
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 37
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Continue on North Bridgton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Bridgton Road
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Turn straight onto Harrison Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Harrison Road
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Continue on Portland Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Trail
20.5 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail
86 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Continue on Bridgton Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road
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Continue on Forest Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn slight right
133 m · 16 sec
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Keep slight right
54 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge
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Continue on Broadway
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and South Portland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Roosevelt Trail
Continue on Roosevelt Trail
20.5 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Bethel 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 Bethel to South Portland?
The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Naples is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Bethel and 43.3 miles from South Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Bethel and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Naples
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Naples.
Conway, New Hampshire
North Conway, NH
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 59.36 mi (95.53 km).
#1 Bethel
Town in Oxford County, Maine, USA
| Population | 2,749 |
| Coordinates | 44.4042300, -70.7906200 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.21 | $26.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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