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

The driving distance from Medway, ME to South Portland, ME is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.89 mi
02h 58m
Flight
159.84 mi
257.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.84 mi
Kilometers
257.23 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.89 mi
Kilometers
310.42 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Sun, May 31, 6:48 PM EDT
Return by in Medway
Sun, May 31, 9:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medway
2026-05-31T15:49
Arrive South Portland
Sun, May 31, 6:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medway
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
Pittsfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Medway
96.2 mi
01h 29m
To South Portland
96.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Road

    1726 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Medway Road

    3229 ft · 1 min · Medway Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    140.9 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    2130 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Marginal Way

    2795 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  8. 8

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medway Road
142 mi · 73%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 24%
Casco Bay Bridge
1.14 mi · 1%
State Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Broadway
0.98 mi · 1%
Marginal Way
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Medway Road

Merge slight left

141 mi · 02h 30m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
159.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
01h 29m from Medway
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Medway and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from Medway and 96.7 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.87 one way or $53.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Medway and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

45 mi away
1039 Union St.
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Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

52 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medway and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 159.84 mi (257.23 km).

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#1 Medway

Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,312
Coordinates45.6089400, -68.5308600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-68.531054, 45.608886)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.76 L · about $26.87
Round trip
$53.73
13.62 gal · 51.52 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $26.87 $53.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $30.35 $60.70
Premium $4.86 $33.08 $66.17
Diesel $6.00 $40.84 $81.68

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Medway and South Portland. The current time is 15:49:47.

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.