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

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Arundel, ME is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.09 mi
00h 39m
Flight
21.47 mi
34.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.47 mi
Kilometers
34.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.09 mi
Kilometers
43.59 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arundel
Wed, Apr 15, 1:39 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Wed, Apr 15, 2:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-04-15T12:59
Arrive Arundel
Wed, Apr 15, 1:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Portland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saco
ME

City in York County, Maine

From South Portland
13.5 mi
00h 19m
To Arundel
13.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
44°F
Overnight
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
Arundel Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Today
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    18 m · 10 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Maine Mall Road

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way

    1 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Precourt Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Precourt Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Portland Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Log Cabin Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Log Cabin Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Log Cabin Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Arundel.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
12.3 mi · 46%
Broadway
4.53 mi · 17%
Log Cabin Road
3.54 mi · 13%
Portland Road
2.68 mi · 10%
Samantha Smith Way
1.44 mi · 5%
Precourt Street
0.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 19m from South Portland
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving South Portland and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Arundel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 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 13.5 miles from South Portland and 13.5 miles from Arundel.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around South Portland and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Arundel.

Stop Ideas Near Saco

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Arundel. Straight-line distance: 21.47 mi (34.55 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Arundel

#2 Arundel

Town in York County, Maine, United States

Population4,457
Coordinates43.3825900, -70.4778300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Arundel (-70.47783, 43.38259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.57
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.79 $7.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.28 $8.56
Premium $4.86 $4.66 $9.33
Diesel $6.00 $5.76 $11.51

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Arundel. The current time is 12:59:40.

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.