How far is Hallowell, ME from South Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Hallowell, ME to South Portland, ME is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
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 Hallowell and South Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hallowell and South Portland.
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Start on Central Street
58 m · 9 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Maine Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Maine Avenue
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Turn slight right
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp left
1832 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
42.7 mi · 48 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 Hallowell and South Portland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Maine Avenue
Merge slight left
42.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hallowell 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 Hallowell to South Portland?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Hallowell and 28.4 miles from South Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hallowell and Mostly Cloudy near South Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Topsham
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 Topsham.
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Freeport
Bath, Maine
Wiscasset, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hallowell and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 49.83 mi (80.2 km).
#1 Hallowell
City in Maine
| Population | 2,385 |
| Coordinates | 44.2859000, -69.7908800 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.67 | $19.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
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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