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

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Boothbay, ME is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
58.69 mi
01h 26m
Flight
34.38 mi
55.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.38 mi
Kilometers
55.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.69 mi
Kilometers
94.45 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boothbay
Wed, Apr 15, 4:25 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Wed, Apr 15, 5:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-04-15T14:59
Arrive Boothbay
Wed, Apr 15, 4:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Brunswick
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From South Portland
29.3 mi
00h 43m
To Boothbay
29.4 mi
00h 43m

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
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Boothbay Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Boothbay Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Wiscasset Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wiscasset Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wiscasset Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
22.8 mi · 39%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 16%
Route 1
6.02 mi · 10%
Wiscasset Road
4.83 mi · 8%
Boothbay Road
4.69 mi · 8%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

22.6 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brunswick
00h 43m from South Portland
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from South Portland and 29.4 miles from Boothbay.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brunswick

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

3 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Boothbay. Straight-line distance: 34.38 mi (55.33 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Boothbay

Town in Maine

Population3,203
Coordinates43.8764700, -69.6336600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Boothbay (-69.63366, 43.87647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.33
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.17 $16.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.23 $18.45
Premium $4.86 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $6.00 $12.41 $24.83

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 Boothbay. The current time is 14:59:07.

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.