How far is East Millinocket, ME from South Portland, ME?

The driving distance from East Millinocket, ME to South Portland, ME is about 195 miles (313.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.2 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.04 mi
03h 02m
Flight
159.82 mi
257.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.82 mi
Kilometers
257.2 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.04 mi
Kilometers
313.88 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in East Millinocket
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Millinocket
2026-04-19T06:19
Arrive South Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Millinocket
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pittsfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From East Millinocket
97.3 mi
01h 31m
To South Portland
97.7 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Millinocket and South Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    65 m · 12 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    799 ft · 42 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Main Street

    1022 ft · 35 sec · Old Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 11

    1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Main Street

    1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Medway Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Medway Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    140.9 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  9. 9

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

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    2130 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Marginal Way

    2795 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  12. 12

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Millinocket and South Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medway Road
143 mi · 73%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 24%
Casco Bay Bridge
1.14 mi · 1%
State Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Broadway
0.98 mi · 1%
Marginal Way
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Medway Road

Merge slight left

141 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
159.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
01h 31m from East Millinocket
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving East Millinocket and Rain Showers Likely near South Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Millinocket to South Portland?

The road trip is about 195 miles (313.9 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.3 miles from East Millinocket and 97.7 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 $27.14 one way or $54.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around East Millinocket and Rain Showers Likely near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

45 mi away
1039 Union St.
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Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

52 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Millinocket and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 159.82 mi (257.2 km).

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#1 East Millinocket

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,621
Coordinates45.6275500, -68.5744800
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-68.574454, 45.627598)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.05 L · about $27.14
Round trip
$54.28
13.76 gal · 52.1 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $27.14 $54.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $30.66 $61.33
Premium $4.86 $33.42 $66.85
Diesel $6.00 $41.26 $82.52

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Millinocket and South Portland. The current time is 06:19:46.

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.