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

The driving distance from Mexico, ME to South Portland, ME is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
84.7 mi
01h 41m
Flight
65.3 mi
105.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.3 mi
Kilometers
105.09 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.7 mi
Kilometers
136.31 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Wed, Apr 15, 8:56 PM EDT
Return by in Mexico
Wed, Apr 15, 10:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mexico
2026-04-15T19:14
Arrive South Portland
Wed, Apr 15, 8:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mexico
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
Lewiston
ME

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

From Mexico
39.6 mi
00h 50m
To South Portland
45.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
44°F
Overnight
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roxbury Road

    1491 ft · 56 sec · Roxbury Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2888 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto River Road

    833 ft · 32 sec · River Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Veterans Street

    1513 ft · 32 sec · Veterans Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 108

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 108

  6. 6

    Continue on Oxford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Oxford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Auburn Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Auburn Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Turner Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Turner Road

    1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Canton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Federal Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass

    2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth

    2933 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    133 m · 16 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    54 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  33. 33

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  34. 34

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mexico 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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.3 mi · 26%
Auburn Road
19.4 mi · 23%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 6%
Pleasant Street
4.03 mi · 5%
State Route 108
3.11 mi · 4%
Turner Road
3.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
65.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
00h 50m from Mexico
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mexico and Areas Of Fog near South Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Mexico and 45.1 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mexico and Areas Of Fog near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

31 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

38 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

44 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mexico and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 65.3 mi (105.09 km).

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#1 Mexico

Town in Maine

Population2,635
Coordinates44.5609000, -70.5453400
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Roxbury Road (-70.545448, 44.560846)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.31 L · about $11.80
Round trip
$23.59
5.98 gal · 22.62 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.80 $23.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.33 $26.65
Premium $4.86 $14.53 $29.05
Diesel $6.00 $17.93 $35.86

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mexico and South Portland. The current time is 19:14:40.

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.