How far is South Eliot, ME from Portland, ME?
The driving distance from South Eliot, ME to Portland, ME is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Eliot and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Eliot and Portland.
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Start on Leach Road
2649 ft · 2 min · Leach Road
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Turn right onto Dennett Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dennett Road
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Turn left onto Ranger Drive
152 m · 22 sec · Ranger Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Valles Road
909 ft · 44 sec · Valles Road
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Turn left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
41.4 mi · 44 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 100 South
1367 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
47 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1078 ft · 38 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Portland Street
1301 ft · 38 sec · Portland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Preble Street
720 ft · 29 sec · Preble Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Congress Street
48 m · 7 sec · Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Eliot and Portland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
41.4 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Eliot and Rain Showers Likely near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Eliot to Portland?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from South Eliot and 25.6 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Eliot and Rain Showers Likely near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk
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 Kennebunk.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Eliot and Portland. Straight-line distance: 46.02 mi (74.07 km).
#1 South Eliot
City in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,550 |
| Coordinates | 43.1081400, -70.7775500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
| Population | 66,803 |
| Coordinates | 43.6573700, -70.2589000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.79 | $21.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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