How far is Lisbon, ME from South Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Lisbon, ME to South Portland, ME is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lisbon and South Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon and South Portland.
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Start on Village Street
13 m · 10 sec · Village Street
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Turn sharp right onto Lisbon Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lisbon Street
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Turn right 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 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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lisbon and Mostly Sunny near South Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lisbon to South Portland?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Lisbon and 21.3 miles from South Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lisbon and Mostly Sunny near South Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Freeport
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 Freeport.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 27.79 mi (44.72 km).
#1 Lisbon
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 9,053 |
| Coordinates | 44.0314600, -70.1045000 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.10 | $16.19 |
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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