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

The driving distance from Kenduskeag, ME to South Portland, ME is about 130 miles (209.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.97 mi
02h 12m
Flight
109.5 mi
176.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.5 mi
Kilometers
176.23 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.97 mi
Kilometers
209.17 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Fri, Apr 17, 9:05 AM EDT
Return by in Kenduskeag
Fri, Apr 17, 11:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenduskeag
2026-04-17T06:53
Arrive South Portland
Fri, Apr 17, 9:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenduskeag
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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Kenduskeag
65.7 mi
01h 06m
To South Portland
64.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Friday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stetson Road

    84 m · 14 sec · Stetson Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Levant Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Levant Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Kenduskeag Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Kenduskeag Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Wing Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Wing Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Annis Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Annis Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Route 2

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Route 2

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Main Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Plymouth Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dixmont Road

    121 m · 10 sec · Dixmont Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  12. 12

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

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    2130 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Marginal Way

    2795 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  15. 15

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixmont Road
63.9 mi · 49%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 36%
Main Road
3.6 mi · 3%
Wing Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Plymouth Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Route 2
2.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dixmont Road

Merge slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 09m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 06m from Kenduskeag
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Kenduskeag and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130 miles (209.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Kenduskeag and 64.2 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.11 one way or $36.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Kenduskeag and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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 Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 10.1 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
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenduskeag and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 109.5 mi (176.23 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Kenduskeag

Town of the United States

Population1,359
Coordinates44.9195100, -68.9317000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Stetson Road (-68.931676, 44.919426)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.36 L · about $18.11
Round trip
$36.22
9.18 gal · 34.72 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.11 $36.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.46 $40.92
Premium $4.86 $22.30 $44.60
Diesel $6.00 $27.53 $55.05

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenduskeag and South Portland. The current time is 06:53:16.

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.