How far is Deer Isle, ME from South Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Deer Isle, ME to South Portland, ME is about 157.8 miles (254 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Isle and South Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Isle and South Portland.
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Start on King Row
41 m · 7 sec · King Row
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Turn right onto North Deer Isle Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · North Deer Isle Road
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Continue on Little Deer Isle Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Little Deer Isle Road
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Continue on Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
2510 ft · 50 sec · Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
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Continue on Byards Point Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Byards Point Road
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Turn left onto Caterpillar Hill Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Caterpillar Hill Road
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Continue on Snows Cove Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Snows Cove Road
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Continue on Graytown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Graytown Road
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Continue on Southern Bay Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Southern Bay Road
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Turn right onto North Penobscot Road
5 mi · 9 min · North Penobscot Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Ridge Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Front Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Acadia Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Route 1
1.6 km · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
41 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 1
682 ft · 17 sec · Route 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
13.4 mi · 16 min · Route 1
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Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue
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Continue on Route 1
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1
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Take the exit slight right
1414 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
114 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East
3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East
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Continue on Acadia Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road
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Continue on Belfast Road
1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road
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Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue
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Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street
2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle
49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle
122 m · 7 sec · State Street
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Exit the rotary onto State Street
1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street
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Turn straight onto Armory Street
915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
1829 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
46.5 mi · 53 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 Deer Isle 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.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
46.5 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle to South Portland?
The road trip is about 157.8 miles (254 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Deer Isle and 80.2 miles from South Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.97 one way or $43.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Deer Isle and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Palermo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Sidney Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palermo.
Augusta, ME
Waldoboro, Maine
Belfast, Maine
Camden/Rockport, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Isle and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 87.58 mi (140.95 km).
#1 Deer Isle
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,911 |
| Coordinates | 44.2239700, -68.6775300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.97 | $43.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.83 | $49.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.06 | $54.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.40 | $66.81 |
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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