How far is Cumberland Center, ME from South Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Cumberland Center, ME to South Portland, ME is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cumberland Center and South Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland Center and South Portland.
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Start on Blanchard Road
28 m · 4 sec · Blanchard Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Longwoods Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Longwoods Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woods Circle
29 m · 3 sec · Longwoods Road
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Exit the rotary onto Longwoods Road
115 m · 11 sec · Longwoods Road
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Continue on Middle Road
2044 ft · 1 min · Middle Road
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Turn sharp left onto Bucknam Road
1187 ft · 44 sec · Bucknam Road
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Take the ramp left
1400 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 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 Cumberland Center and South Portland.
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.
Bucknam Road
Merge slight left
4.57 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cumberland Center and Mostly Cloudy near South Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cumberland Center to South Portland?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Cumberland Center and 7.3 miles from South Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cumberland Center and Mostly Cloudy near South Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Falmouth
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 Falmouth.
Portland Transportation Center
Freeport
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland Center and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 10.75 mi (17.3 km).
#1 Cumberland Center
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
| Population | 2,499 |
| Coordinates | 43.7964700, -70.2589400 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
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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