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

The driving distance from Minot, ME to South Portland, ME is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
43.11 mi
00h 49m
Flight
30.94 mi
49.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.94 mi
Kilometers
49.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.11 mi
Kilometers
69.38 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Fri, May 1, 3:04 PM EDT
Return by in Minot
Fri, May 1, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minot
2026-05-01T14:15
Arrive South Portland
Fri, May 1, 3:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minot
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
Gray
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From Minot
19.4 mi
00h 24m
To South Portland
23.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Friday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minot Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Minot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hotel Road

    703 ft · 21 sec · Hotel Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rodman Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Rodman Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street South

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Washington Street South

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2933 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    133 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    54 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minot 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.3 mi · 52%
Minot Avenue
3.09 mi · 7%
Washington Street South
3.08 mi · 7%
Forest Avenue
2.34 mi · 5%
Auburn Street
1.76 mi · 4%
Casco Bay Bridge
1.14 mi · 3%
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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 24m from Minot
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Minot and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Minot and 23.7 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Minot and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

41 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minot and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 30.94 mi (49.79 km).

Minot

#1 Minot

Town in Androscoggin County, Maine

Population2,595
Coordinates44.0856300, -70.3200600
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Minot Avenue (-70.320111, 44.085481)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.77 $13.55
Premium $4.86 $7.38 $14.77
Diesel $6.00 $9.12 $18.23

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Minot and South Portland. The current time is 14:15:04.

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.