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

The driving distance from Limington, ME to South Portland, ME is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.48 mi
00h 44m
Flight
24.3 mi
39.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.3 mi
Kilometers
39.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.48 mi
Kilometers
47.44 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Limington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Limington
2026-04-19T01:18
Arrive South Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Limington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Gorham
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Limington
14.6 mi
00h 22m
To South Portland
14.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sokokis Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Sokokis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ossipee Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail West

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail East

    51 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail East

    975 ft · 16 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  10. 10

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stroudwater Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Westbrook Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Congress Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    54 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fore River Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fore River Parkway

  16. 16

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

    890 ft · 21 sec · Fore River Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Commercial Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Commercial Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    58 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    928 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Casco Bay Bridge

    1.6 km · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Limington 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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail West
9.93 mi · 34%
Main Street
3.24 mi · 11%
Ossipee Trail
2.9 mi · 10%
Sokokis Avenue
2 mi · 7%
Stroudwater Street
1.73 mi · 6%
Congress Street
1.38 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gorham
00h 22m from Limington
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Limington and Rain Showers Likely near South Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 14.6 miles from Limington and 14.9 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gorham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gorham, 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 Gorham.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

13 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

19 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

20 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

34 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Limington and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 24.3 mi (39.1 km).

Limington

#1 Limington

Town in Maine

Population3,961
Coordinates43.7317400, -70.7108900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Sokokis Avenue (-70.710821, 43.731466)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $4.10
Round trip
$8.21
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.10 $8.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.86 $5.05 $10.10
Diesel $6.00 $6.24 $12.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Limington and South Portland. The current time is 01:18:32.

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.