How far is City of Portland, ME from South Windham, ME?
The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to South Windham, ME is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
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.
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
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 City of Portland and South Windham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland and South Windham.
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Start on Seashore Avenue
3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue
1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue
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Continue on Whitehead Street
107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street
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Continue on Oakland Avenue
594 ft · 32 sec · Oakland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Welch Street
1291 ft · 1 min · Welch Street
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Continue on Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island
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Continue straight
57 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Maine State Pier
23 m · 31 sec · Maine State Pier
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Continue on Maine State Pier
656 ft · 31 sec · Maine State Pier
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Continue on Franklin Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Marginal Way
2706 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way
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Turn right onto Forest Avenue
2438 ft · 47 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Falmouth Street
1591 ft · 36 sec · Falmouth Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brighton Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · Brighton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Brighton Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Brighton Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Cumberland Street
731 ft · 17 sec · Cumberland Street
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Continue on Cumberland Street
2 mi · 5 min · Cumberland Street
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Continue on River Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Depot Street
1701 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn right
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Portland and South Windham.
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.
River Road
Continue on River Road
3.27 mi · 00h 06m
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 City of Portland and Sunny near South Windham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Portland to South Windham?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from City of Portland and 7.7 miles from South Windham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Portland and Sunny near South Windham.
Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens
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 South Portland Gardens.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and South Windham. Straight-line distance: 14.17 mi (22.8 km).
#1 City of Portland
The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 653,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.6470800, -70.1682300 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Windham
South Windham is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7361900, -70.4236600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Windham (-70.42366, 43.73619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.38 | $2.36 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
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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