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

The driving distance from Brooks, ME to South Portland, ME is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.44 mi
01h 55m
Flight
83.85 mi
134.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.85 mi
Kilometers
134.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.44 mi
Kilometers
164.86 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Wed, May 6, 8:13 PM EDT
Return by in Brooks
Wed, May 6, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooks
2026-05-06T18:18
Arrive South Portland
Wed, May 6, 8:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooks
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
Hallowell
ME

City in Maine

From Brooks
53.9 mi
00h 57m
To South Portland
48.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Wednesday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Highway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Veterans Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    2080 ft · 43 sec · Moosehead Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Waldo Station Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Waldo Station Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Higgins Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Higgins Hill Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road

    83 m · 4 sec · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  8. 8

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3262 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    2130 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Marginal Way

    2795 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  27. 27

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  29. 29

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  30. 30

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooks 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 45%
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 17%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 9%
Maine Turnpike
5.93 mi · 6%
Acadia Highway
3.95 mi · 4%
Veterans Highway
3.92 mi · 4%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallowell
00h 57m from Brooks
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Brooks and 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 Brooks to South Portland?

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Brooks and 48.5 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.24 one way or $28.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Brooks and Rain Showers near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Hallowell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hallowell, 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 Hallowell.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

33 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

35 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

38 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooks and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 83.85 mi (134.95 km).

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#1 Brooks

Town in Maine, USA

Population1,139
Coordinates44.5503500, -69.1208700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Veterans Highway (-69.120846, 44.550361)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.68 L · about $14.24
Round trip
$28.48
7.22 gal · 27.36 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.24 $28.48
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.09 $32.18
Premium $4.86 $17.54 $35.07
Diesel $6.00 $21.65 $43.30

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooks and South Portland. The current time is 18:18:04.

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.