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

The driving distance from Pittsfield, ME to South Portland, ME is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.7 mi
01h 37m
Flight
89.55 mi
144.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.55 mi
Kilometers
144.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.7 mi
Kilometers
158.85 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Thu, Apr 30, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 30, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-04-30T06:24
Arrive South Portland
Thu, Apr 30, 8:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
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
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From Pittsfield
49.2 mi
00h 48m
To South Portland
49.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Thursday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    590 ft · 13 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Street

    655 ft · 16 sec · Forest Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Somerset Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    991 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    46.5 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

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

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    2130 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Marginal Way

    2795 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  9. 9

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Somerset Avenue
47.7 mi · 48%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 47%
Casco Bay Bridge
1.14 mi · 1%
State Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Broadway
0.98 mi · 1%
Marginal Way
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Somerset Avenue

Merge slight left

46.5 mi · 00h 51m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
00h 48m from Pittsfield
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Pittsfield and Light Rain near South Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Pittsfield and 49.5 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Pittsfield and Light Rain near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
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Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 89.55 mi (144.12 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population4,003
Coordinates44.7825600, -69.3833800
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-69.383326, 44.782672)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.18 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
6.96 gal · 26.36 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.51 $31.02
Premium $4.86 $16.91 $33.81
Diesel $6.00 $20.87 $41.74

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsfield and South Portland. The current time is 06:24:29.

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.