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

The driving distance from Fayette, ME to South Portland, ME is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.6 mi
01h 20m
Flight
54.02 mi
86.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.02 mi
Kilometers
86.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.6 mi
Kilometers
115.23 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Thu, Apr 30, 10:47 PM EDT
Return by in Fayette
Fri, May 1, 12:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-04-30T21:26
Arrive South Portland
Thu, Apr 30, 10:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
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
Auburn
ME

City in Maine, USA

From Fayette
33.6 mi
00h 40m
To South Portland
38 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Thursday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    589 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 17

    3132 ft · 1 min · State Route 17

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Winthrop Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Readfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Route 133

    1.4 km · 1 min · Route 133

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 133

    2717 ft · 46 sec · Route 133

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US 202

    6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202

  10. 10

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  12. 12

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth

    2933 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    133 m · 16 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    54 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  32. 32

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  33. 33

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.3 mi · 31%
Main Street
8.17 mi · 11%
US 202
6.58 mi · 9%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 9%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 7%
Winthrop Road
3.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 40m from Fayette
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Fayette and Light Rain near South Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Fayette and 38 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Fayette and Light Rain near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

39 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

45 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 54.02 mi (86.93 km).

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#1 Fayette

Town in Maine

Population1,172
Coordinates44.4089600, -70.0336700
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.033604, 44.408858)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.28 $22.55
Premium $4.86 $12.29 $24.58
Diesel $6.00 $15.17 $30.34

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and South Portland. The current time is 21:26:39.

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.