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

The driving distance from Rockport, ME to South Portland, ME is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.79 mi
01h 37m
Flight
69.05 mi
111.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.05 mi
Kilometers
111.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.79 mi
Kilometers
133.23 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Tue, May 5, 8:53 AM EDT
Return by in Rockport
Tue, May 5, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockport
2026-05-05T07:16
Arrive South Portland
Tue, May 5, 8:53 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 Rockport
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
Woolwich
ME

Town of the United States

From Rockport
41.3 mi
00h 48m
To South Portland
41.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Tuesday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ship Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Ship Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pascal Avenue

    103 m · 10 sec · Pascal Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farwell Drive

    1745 ft · 27 sec · Farwell Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Camden Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Camden Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    2130 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Marginal Way

    2795 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  21. 21

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockport 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
22.7 mi · 27%
Route 1
19 mi · 23%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 11%
Atlantic Highway
9.13 mi · 11%
Camden Road
6.34 mi · 8%
West Street
4.4 mi · 5%
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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woolwich
00h 48m from Rockport
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockport 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 Rockport to South Portland?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.2 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?

Woolwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Rockport and 41.5 miles from South Portland.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 $11.52 one way or $23.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockport and Mostly Sunny near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Woolwich

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

2 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

11 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

12 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

25 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockport and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 69.05 mi (111.13 km).

Rockport

#1 Rockport

Rockport is a town in Knox County in the state of Maine.

Population3,389
Coordinates44.1845200, -69.0761500
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Ship Street (-69.076336, 44.184369)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $11.52
Round trip
$23.04
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.52 $23.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.01 $26.03
Premium $4.86 $14.19 $28.37
Diesel $6.00 $17.51 $35.02

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockport and South Portland. The current time is 07:16:07.

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.