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

The driving distance from Georgetown, ME to South Portland, ME is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
47.58 mi
00h 57m
Flight
27.12 mi
43.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.12 mi
Kilometers
43.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.58 mi
Kilometers
76.58 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive South Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Georgetown
23.7 mi
00h 28m
To South Portland
23.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
43°F
Wednesday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Five Islands Road

    4.3 mi · 10 min · Five Islands Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Arrowsic Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Arrowsic Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    892 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2103 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 25 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 Georgetown 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
22.7 mi · 48%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 19%
Arrowsic Road
4.9 mi · 10%
Five Islands Road
4.28 mi · 9%
Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 4%
Casco Bay Bridge
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 28m from Georgetown
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Georgetown and 23.9 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 27.12 mi (43.65 km).

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#1 Georgetown

Town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States

Population1,078
Coordinates43.8045300, -69.7467100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Five Islands Road (-69.746689, 43.804461)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.26
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.63 $13.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.49 $14.98
Premium $4.86 $8.16 $16.32
Diesel $6.00 $10.07 $20.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and South Portland. The current time is 23:42:32.

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.