How far is Lisbon Falls, ME from South Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Lisbon Falls, ME to South Portland, ME is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 41m.
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.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lisbon Falls and South Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon Falls and South Portland.
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Start on Lisbon Street
17 m · 8 sec · Lisbon Street
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Turn left onto Canal Street
1269 ft · 43 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on State Route 9
112 m · 12 sec · State Route 9
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Continue on Pinkham Brook Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Pinkham Brook Road
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Continue on Wardtown Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Wardtown Road
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Continue on Griffin Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Griffin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Durham Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Durham Road
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Turn slight left onto Mallett Drive
57 m · 5 sec · Mallett Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
2130 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Marginal Way
2795 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way
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Continue on State Street
1.6 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge
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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 Lisbon Falls 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.
I 295 South
Merge slight left
16 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Lisbon Falls 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 Lisbon Falls to South Portland?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Yarmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Lisbon Falls and 19.5 miles from South Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Lisbon Falls and Mostly Clear near South Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Yarmouth
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 Yarmouth.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon Falls and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 26.1 mi (42.01 km).
#1 Lisbon Falls
Census-designated place in Androscoggin County, Maine
| Population | 4,100 |
| Coordinates | 43.9961900, -70.0606100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
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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