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

The driving distance from Dedham, ME to South Portland, ME is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
143.72 mi
02h 22m
Flight
106.72 mi
171.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.72 mi
Kilometers
171.75 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.72 mi
Kilometers
231.29 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Mon, May 4, 9:36 PM EDT
Return by in Dedham
Mon, May 4, 11:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dedham
2026-05-04T19:13
Arrive South Portland
Mon, May 4, 9:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dedham
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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Dedham
72 mi
01h 11m
To South Portland
71.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Monday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Road

    662 ft · 36 sec · South Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lower Dedham Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lower Dedham Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Main Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilson Street

    2662 ft · 51 sec · Wilson Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    2149 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    45 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport

    1530 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    79 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  11. 11

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

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    2130 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Marginal Way

    2795 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  14. 14

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dedham 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
79.3 mi · 55%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 32%
Wilson Street
5.75 mi · 4%
Main Road
4.83 mi · 3%
Lower Dedham Road
3.53 mi · 2%
Casco Bay Bridge
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

79 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
106.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 11m from Dedham
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dedham and Mostly Sunny near South Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Dedham and 71.8 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $40.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dedham and Mostly Sunny near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dedham and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 106.72 mi (171.75 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dedham

Town in Maine

Population1,666
Coordinates44.6917400, -68.6619800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: South Road (-68.661717, 44.692339)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.2 L · about $20.00
Round trip
$40.00
10.14 gal · 38.4 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.00 $40.00
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.60 $45.19
Premium $4.86 $24.63 $49.26
Diesel $6.00 $30.40 $60.81

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Dedham and South Portland. The current time is 19:13:48.

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.