How far is South Paris, ME from City of Portland, ME?
The driving distance from South Paris, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Paris and City of Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Paris and City of Portland.
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Start on Market Square
102 m · 11 sec · Market Square
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fair Street
2035 ft · 58 sec · Fair Street
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Continue on Main Street
8.5 mi · 15 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pigeon Hill Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road
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Continue on Maine Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Street
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Continue on Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road
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Continue on Maine Wildlife Park Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way
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Take the exit straight
2049 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
10.4 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
2933 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Gray Road
2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road
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Continue on Auburn Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street
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Turn right onto Allen Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Marginal Way
2841 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on Maine State Pier
668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier
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Turn slight right
57 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island
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Continue straight
65 m · 16 sec
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Continue on Welch Street
1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street
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Continue on Seashore Avenue
1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue
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Continue on Seashore Avenue
3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Paris and City of 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.
Maine Street
Continue on Maine Street
10.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving South Paris and Mostly Cloudy near City of Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Paris to City of Portland?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 05h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from South Paris and 29 miles from City of Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around South Paris and Mostly Cloudy near City of Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Gray
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 Gray.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Paris and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 43.38 mi (69.82 km).
#1 South Paris
Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine
| Population | 2,267 |
| Coordinates | 44.2236800, -70.5133900 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Portland
The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 653,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.6470800, -70.1682300 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
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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