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

The driving distance from Limerick, ME to South Portland, ME is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
35.25 mi
00h 52m
Flight
27.82 mi
44.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.82 mi
Kilometers
44.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.25 mi
Kilometers
56.73 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Wed, May 13, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Limerick
Wed, May 13, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Limerick
2026-05-13T07:01
Arrive South Portland
Wed, May 13, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Limerick
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
Standish
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Limerick
17.5 mi
00h 26m
To South Portland
17.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Wednesday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Sokokis Avenue

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Sokokis Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ossipee Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail West

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail East

    51 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail East

    975 ft · 16 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  9. 9

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  12. 12

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stroudwater Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Westbrook Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Congress Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    54 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fore River Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fore River Parkway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fore River Parkway

    890 ft · 21 sec · Fore River Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on West Commercial Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Commercial Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    58 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    928 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Casco Bay Bridge

    1.6 km · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail West
9.93 mi · 28%
Sokokis Avenue
4.88 mi · 14%
Main Street
3.24 mi · 9%
Ossipee Trail
2.9 mi · 8%
Central Avenue
2.08 mi · 6%
Stroudwater Street
1.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail West

Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

9.91 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standish
00h 26m from Limerick
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Limerick 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 Limerick to South Portland?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Limerick and 17.8 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Limerick and Chance Rain Showers near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Standish

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Standish, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

28 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Freeport

38 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Limerick and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 27.82 mi (44.77 km).

Limerick

#1 Limerick

Town in Maine

Population3,061
Coordinates43.6884100, -70.7936700
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-70.794116, 43.68875)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.53 $11.05
Premium $4.86 $6.02 $12.05
Diesel $6.00 $7.44 $14.87

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Limerick and South Portland. The current time is 07:01:42.

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.