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

The driving distance from Greenville, ME to South Portland, ME is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
157.44 mi
02h 49m
Flight
129.63 mi
208.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.63 mi
Kilometers
208.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.44 mi
Kilometers
253.38 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Sun, May 3, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, May 3, 7:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-03T01:51
Arrive South Portland
Sun, May 3, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Fairfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Greenville
78.5 mi
01h 24m
To South Portland
78.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    58 m · 14 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lily Bay Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Lily Bay Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Moosehead Lake Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Moosehead Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Greenville Road

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Greenville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Tenney Hill Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Tenney Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    150 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Water Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    707 ft · 12 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Dexter Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Crockett Road

    128 m · 7 sec · Crockett Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Grove Street

    3106 ft · 53 sec · Grove Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Dam Street

    89 m · 6 sec · Dam Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1027 ft · 17 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  26. 26

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

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    2130 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Marginal Way

    2795 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  29. 29

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  31. 31

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  32. 32

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
54 mi · 34%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 30%
Greenville Road
10.2 mi · 6%
North Dexter Road
9.43 mi · 6%
Main Road
6.32 mi · 4%
Dexter Road
5.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight right

53.5 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 24m from Greenville
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Greenville and 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 Greenville to South Portland?

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Greenville and 78.9 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Greenville and Chance Rain Showers near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.

BUS

Augusta, ME

30 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

56 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

57 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 129.63 mi (208.62 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States

Population1,628
Coordinates45.4594900, -69.5906100
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-69.590699, 45.459322)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $21.93
Round trip
$43.87
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.93 $43.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.78 $49.56
Premium $4.86 $27.01 $54.02
Diesel $6.00 $33.34 $66.69

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and South Portland. The current time is 01:51:23.

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.