How far is South Portland, ME from Alfred, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Alfred, ME is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in York County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Alfred.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Alfred.
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Start on Pine Street
18 m · 10 sec · Pine Street
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Turn sharp left onto Broadway
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Broadway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Maine Mall Road
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way
1 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way
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Take the exit left
2178 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
12.3 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
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Continue on Biddeford Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
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Turn right onto Kennebunk Road
1073 ft · 30 sec · Kennebunk Road
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Turn slight left onto Saco Road
101 m · 21 sec · Saco Road
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Turn left onto Oak Street
75 m · 9 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Alfred.
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 Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
12.3 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Fog leaving South Portland and Scattered Rain Showers near Alfred.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Alfred?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from South Portland and 15.3 miles from Alfred.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around South Portland and Scattered Rain Showers near Alfred.
Stop Ideas Near Saco
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 Saco.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Alfred. Straight-line distance: 26.49 mi (42.63 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alfred
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 3,142 |
| Coordinates | 43.4764700, -70.7183900 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alfred (-70.71839, 43.47647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
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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