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

The driving distance from Casco, ME to South Portland, ME is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.85 mi
00h 53m
Flight
28.89 mi
46.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.89 mi
Kilometers
46.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.85 mi
Kilometers
67.35 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Sun, May 31, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Casco
Sun, May 31, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casco
2026-05-31T00:12
Arrive South Portland
Sun, May 31, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casco
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
North Windham
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Casco
15.8 mi
00h 26m
To South Portland
26 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Meadow Road

    8 mi · 14 min · Meadow Road

  2. 2

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

    2395 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Roosevelt Trail

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Roosevelt Trail

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    86 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    133 m · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    54 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Trail
11.9 mi · 28%
Meadow Road
8.02 mi · 19%
Forest Avenue
4.29 mi · 10%
Bridgton Road
3.81 mi · 9%
Casco Bay Bridge
1.14 mi · 3%
Broadway
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Meadow Road

Start on Meadow Road

8.02 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Windham
00h 26m from Casco
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Casco and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

North Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Casco and 26 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Casco and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near North Windham

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

27 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

38 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casco and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 28.89 mi (46.49 km).

Casco

#1 Casco

City in United States of America

Population3,940
Coordinates44.0067400, -70.5228400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadow Road (-70.522686, 44.006751)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.68
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.84 $11.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.60 $13.19
Premium $4.86 $7.19 $14.38
Diesel $6.00 $8.88 $17.75

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Casco and South Portland. The current time is 00:12:14.

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.