How far is Newfield, ME from South Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Newfield, ME to South Portland, ME is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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 Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newfield and South Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newfield and South Portland.
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Start on Water Street
3178 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Elm Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
748 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Sokokis Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · Sokokis Avenue
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Turn right onto Ossipee Trail
2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West
36 m · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West
9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail East
51 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail East
975 ft · 16 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Continue on State Street
1.6 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Conant Street
1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on William B Clarke Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive
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Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street
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Continue on Westbrook Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Congress Street
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Turn right
54 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Fore River Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Fore River Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fore River Parkway
890 ft · 21 sec · Fore River Parkway
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Continue on West Commercial Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Commercial Street
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Turn left
58 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
928 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Casco Bay Bridge
1.6 km · 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 Newfield 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.
Ossipee Trail West
Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West
9.91 mi · 00h 15m
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 Newfield and Sunny near South Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newfield to South Portland?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Newfield and 17.4 miles from South Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newfield and Sunny near South Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Standish
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 Standish.
Portland Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newfield and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 30.31 mi (48.78 km).
#1 Newfield
Town in Maine
| Population | 1,588 |
| Coordinates | 43.6481300, -70.8470100 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.32 | $12.63 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
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 17, 2026
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