How far is Eastport, ME from South Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Eastport, ME to South Portland, ME is about 252.3 miles (406.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183 miles (294.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eastport and South Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastport and South Portland.
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Start on High Street
9 m · 4 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1936 ft · 39 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto County Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · County Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Route 1
11.6 mi · 17 min · US Route 1
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Continue on River Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Continue on Route 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Continue on River Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
156 m · 10 sec · Route 1
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Turn left onto North Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on Baring Street
2665 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baring Street
26 m · 1 sec · Baring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Baring Street
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Continue on Route 1
2.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Continue on Houlton Road
1047 ft · 17 sec · Houlton Road
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Turn left onto Airline Road
46.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Airline Road
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Continue on State Highway 9
1 km · 43 sec · State Highway 9
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Continue on Airline Road
28.7 mi · 41 min · Airline Road
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Continue on Main Road
13.4 mi · 17 min · Main Road
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
45 m · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport
1530 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
79 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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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 Eastport and South Portland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Cloudy leaving Eastport 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 Eastport to South Portland?
The road trip is about 252.3 miles (406.1 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Hampden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.2 miles from Eastport and 125.1 miles from South Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183 miles (294.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.3 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 8:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.11 one way or $70.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Eastport and Mostly Cloudy near South Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Hampden
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 Hampden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eastport and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 183.01 mi (294.53 km).
#1 Eastport
City in Washington County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,275 |
| Coordinates | 44.9061900, -66.9899800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $35.11 | $70.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $39.67 | $79.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $43.24 | $86.47 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $53.37 | $106.75 |
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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