How far is Bradley, ME from South Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Bradley, ME to South Portland, ME is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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 Kennebec County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bradley and South Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradley and South Portland.
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Start on Bullen Street
74 m · 14 sec · Bullen Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1556 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bradley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bradley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
153 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Center Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on Stillwater Avenue
2.7 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue
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Take the ramp left
943 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
46.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
2130 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Marginal Way
2795 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way
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Continue on State Street
1.6 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 Bradley and South Portland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Stillwater Avenue
Merge slight left
89.5 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bradley and Mostly Clear near South Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bradley to South Portland?
The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Bradley and 73.1 miles from South Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.28 one way or $40.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bradley and Mostly Clear near South Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Augusta City Hall
Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bradley and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 119.07 mi (191.63 km).
#1 Bradley
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 44.9209000, -68.6280900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.28 | $40.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $30.82 | $61.65 |
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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