How far is South Portland, ME from Bradford, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Bradford, ME is about 135 miles (217.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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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 02h 51m.
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.
City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
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 Bradford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Bradford.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · High Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
46.8 mi · 53 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
53.6 mi · 58 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
1611 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Ox Bow Road
2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail
37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail
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Continue on Newport Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Dexter Road
127 m · 8 sec · Dexter Road
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Turn right onto Exeter Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road
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Continue on Exeter Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Exeter Road
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Continue on Exeter Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Dover Road
1721 ft · 29 sec · Dover Road
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Turn right onto Main Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Bradford Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Bradford Road
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Continue on West Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Bradford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
53.6 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving South Portland and Chance Light Rain near Bradford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Bradford?
The road trip is about 135 miles (217.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from South Portland and 67.5 miles from Bradford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around South Portland and Chance Light Rain near Bradford.
Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Augusta City Hall
Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.
Augusta, ME
Waldoboro, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Belfast, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 117.65 mi (189.34 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bradford
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 1,220 |
| Coordinates | 45.0667300, -68.9378100 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradford (-68.93781, 45.06673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $3.95 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $21.22 | $42.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.12 | $46.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $28.55 | $57.09 |
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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