How far is Kittery Point, ME from South Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Kittery Point, ME to South Portland, ME is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kittery Point and South Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kittery Point and South Portland.
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Start on Pepperrell Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Pepperrell Road
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Continue on Whipple Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Whipple Road
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Continue on Shapleigh Road
2189 ft · 1 min · Shapleigh Road
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Continue on Rogers Road
2687 ft · 2 min · Rogers Road
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Continue on Rogers Road
724 ft · 26 sec · Rogers Road
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Turn slight right onto State Road
153 m · 17 sec · State Road
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Continue on Route 1
678 ft · 20 sec · Route 1
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Take the ramp slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
41.4 mi · 44 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Portland
1988 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.1 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
1.9 mi · 3 min · 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 Kittery Point and South Portland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
41.4 mi · 00h 44m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kittery Point to South Portland?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 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?
Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Kittery Point and 26.5 miles from South Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Kittery Point and Rain Showers Likely near South Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk
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 Kennebunk.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kittery Point and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 45.13 mi (72.63 km).
#1 Kittery Point
Census-designated place in York County, Maine
| Population | 1,012 |
| Coordinates | 43.0834200, -70.7078300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
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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