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

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Berwick, ME is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
46.3 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.64 mi
65.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.64 mi
Kilometers
65.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.3 mi
Kilometers
74.52 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwick
Fri, Apr 17, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Fri, Apr 17, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-04-17T03:02
Arrive Berwick
Fri, Apr 17, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Kennebunk
ME

Town in Maine

From South Portland
23.1 mi
00h 32m
To Berwick
23.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Friday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    24.5 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford

    2472 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sanford Road

    3209 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Berwick Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Wells Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    2454 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Somersworth Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Somersworth Road

  14. 14

    Continue on School Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · School Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Somersworth Road

    1785 ft · 44 sec · Somersworth Road

  16. 16

    Continue on School Street

    2907 ft · 1 min · School Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wilson Street

    821 ft · 31 sec · Wilson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sullivan Street

    730 ft · 33 sec · Sullivan Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rochester Street

    145 m · 18 sec · Rochester Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rochester Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
24.5 mi · 53%
North Berwick Road
5.15 mi · 11%
Broadway
4.53 mi · 10%
School Street
4.43 mi · 10%
Somersworth Road
2.57 mi · 6%
Wells Street
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

24.5 mi · 00h 26m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebunk
00h 32m from South Portland
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Portland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 23.1 miles from South Portland and 23.2 miles from Berwick.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Portland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwick.

Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

9 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

15 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

34 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Berwick. Straight-line distance: 40.64 mi (65.4 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Berwick

Town in Maine

Population7,996
Coordinates43.2659200, -70.8645000
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Berwick (-70.8645, 43.26592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $6.00 $9.84 $19.67

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Berwick. The current time is 03:02:25.

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.