How far is City of Portland, ME from Springvale, ME?

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Springvale, ME is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
38.74 mi
01h 11m
Flight
33.7 mi
54.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.7 mi
Kilometers
54.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.74 mi
Kilometers
62.34 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springvale
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Tue, May 12, 11:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-05-12T21:14
Arrive Springvale
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Portland
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
Saco
ME

City in York County, Maine

From City of Portland
19.3 mi
00h 35m
To Springvale
19.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Portland and Springvale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland and Springvale.

  1. 1

    Start on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 32 sec · Oakland Avenue

  5. 5

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

    1291 ft · 1 min · Welch Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    57 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Maine State Pier

    23 m · 31 sec · Maine State Pier

  9. 9

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    656 ft · 34 sec · Maine State Pier

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Commercial Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fore River Parkway

    678 ft · 11 sec · Fore River Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    2169 ft · 39 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    2069 ft · 35 sec · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2229 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Payne Street

    83 m · 14 sec · Payne Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    76 m · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Portland and Springvale.

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 30%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 21%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
4.19 mi · 11%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.57 mi · 7%
Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 6%
Commercial Street
1.91 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

11.6 mi · 00h 12m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 35m from City of Portland
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving City of Portland and Sunny near Springvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Portland to Springvale?

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from City of Portland and 19.4 miles from Springvale.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around City of Portland and Sunny near Springvale.

Stop Ideas Near Saco

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Springvale. Straight-line distance: 33.7 mi (54.24 km).

City of Portland

#1 City of Portland

The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population653,115
Coordinates43.6470800, -70.1682300
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Springvale

#2 Springvale

Village in Maine, USA

Population3,292
Coordinates43.4667500, -70.7936700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Springvale (-70.79367, 43.46675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and Springvale. The current time is 21:14:40.

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.