How far is Hollis Center, ME from South Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Hollis Center, ME to South Portland, ME is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hollis Center and South Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollis Center and South Portland.
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Start on Cape Road
661 ft · 15 sec · Cape Road
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Turn left onto Bar Mills Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Portland Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Portland Road
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Continue on County Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · County Road
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Turn right onto Gorham Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Gorham Road
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Turn left onto Mussey Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Mussey Road
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Continue on West Broadway
4 mi · 7 min · West Broadway
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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 Hollis Center and South Portland.
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.
County Road
Continue on County Road
4.17 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hollis Center and Mostly Clear near South Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hollis Center to South Portland?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gorham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Hollis Center and 10.7 miles from South Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hollis Center and Mostly Clear near South Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Gorham
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 Gorham.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hollis Center and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 17.8 mi (28.64 km).
#1 Hollis Center
City in York County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 4,637 |
| Coordinates | 43.6050800, -70.5931100 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
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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