How far is South Portland, ME from Bolsters Mills, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Bolsters Mills, ME is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Bolsters Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Bolsters Mills.
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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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Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge
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Turn straight onto York Street
785 ft · 19 sec · York Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1.3 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Forest Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue
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Continue on Bridgton Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Trail
4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail
88 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
7.7 mi · 13 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Turn right onto Main Street
2395 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Meadow Road
9.1 mi · 16 min · Meadow Road
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Continue on Casco Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Casco Road
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Turn straight onto Bolsters Mills Road
5 mi · 19 min · Bolsters Mills Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bolsters Mills Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Bolsters Mills.
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.
Meadow Road
Turn right onto Meadow Road
9.08 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving South Portland and Partly Sunny near Bolsters Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Bolsters Mills?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
North Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from South Portland and 20.3 miles from Bolsters Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Portland and Partly Sunny near Bolsters Mills.
Stop Ideas Near North Windham
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 North Windham.
Portland Transportation Center
Freeport
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Bolsters Mills. Straight-line distance: 37.26 mi (59.97 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bolsters Mills
Bolsters Mills is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.1156300, -70.5972800 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolsters Mills (-70.59728, 44.11563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.17 | $5.96 | $11.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
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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