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

The driving distance from Nobleboro, ME to South Portland, ME is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
59.72 mi
01h 10m
Flight
48.31 mi
77.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.31 mi
Kilometers
77.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.72 mi
Kilometers
96.11 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Tue, Jun 2, 2:17 PM EDT
Return by in Nobleboro
Tue, Jun 2, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nobleboro
2026-06-02T13:07
Arrive South Portland
Tue, Jun 2, 2:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nobleboro
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
Brunswick
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From Nobleboro
29.6 mi
00h 35m
To South Portland
30.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Tuesday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Route 1

    1.5 km · 2 min · Route 1

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    2130 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Marginal Way

    2795 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  15. 15

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nobleboro 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
22.7 mi · 38%
Route 1
14.6 mi · 24%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 15%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 7%
Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brunswick
00h 35m from Nobleboro
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Nobleboro 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 Nobleboro to South Portland?

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Nobleboro and 30.1 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers around Nobleboro and Mostly Sunny near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Brunswick

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

3 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nobleboro and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 48.31 mi (77.75 km).

Nobleboro

#1 Nobleboro

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,663
Coordinates44.0795200, -69.4850500
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Back Meadow Road (-69.484951, 44.079547)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.65
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.32 $16.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.40 $18.81
Premium $4.86 $10.25 $20.50
Diesel $6.00 $12.65 $25.31

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Nobleboro and South Portland. The current time is 13:07:09.

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.