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

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Belgrade, ME is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
67.58 mi
01h 21m
Flight
59.25 mi
95.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.25 mi
Kilometers
95.36 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.58 mi
Kilometers
108.76 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belgrade
Wed, Apr 15, 2:21 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 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 Belgrade
Wed, Apr 15, 2:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Portland
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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From South Portland
33.8 mi
00h 40m
To Belgrade
33.8 mi
00h 40m

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
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto York Street

    785 ft · 19 sec · York Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    130 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Alfond Roundabout

    73 m · 4 sec · Augusta Bypass

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Augusta Bypass

    1837 ft · 25 sec · Augusta Bypass

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bonenfant Roundabout

    36 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary

    80 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Old Belgrade Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Belgrade Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Belgrade Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Belgrade Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Augusta Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Augusta Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Depot Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    46 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
47.1 mi · 70%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 15%
Augusta Road
2.38 mi · 4%
Belgrade Road
2.06 mi · 3%
Civic Center Drive
1.32 mi · 2%
Casco Bay Bridge
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

46.8 mi · 00h 53m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 40m from South Portland
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving South Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Belgrade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from South Portland and 33.8 miles from Belgrade.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around South Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Belgrade.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 59.25 mi (95.36 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Belgrade

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, USA

Population3,150
Coordinates44.4472900, -69.8325500
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Belgrade (-69.83255, 44.44729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.03 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
4.78 gal · 18.06 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.65 $21.30
Premium $4.86 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $6.00 $14.33 $28.67

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 Belgrade. The current time is 12:59:39.

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.