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

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Brownville, ME is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.64 mi
03h 10m
Flight
129.56 mi
208.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.56 mi
Kilometers
208.51 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.64 mi
Kilometers
240.82 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Brownville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Portland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From South Portland
74.8 mi
01h 35m
To Brownville
74.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.6 mi · 58 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

    1611 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ox Bow Road

    2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail

    37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Church Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Dover Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Dover Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Dexter Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Dexter Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    619 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Street

    141 m · 8 sec · North Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Milo Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Milo Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Park Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Park Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Road

    3223 ft · 58 sec · Main Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto High Street

    762 ft · 21 sec · High Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
53.6 mi · 36%
I 295 North
47.1 mi · 31%
Dexter Road
11.9 mi · 8%
Milo Road
8.62 mi · 6%
Dover Road
5.22 mi · 3%
Moosehead Trail
4.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 35m from South Portland
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Portland and Chance Light Rain near Brownville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from South Portland and 74.9 miles from Brownville.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Portland and Chance Light Rain near Brownville.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Brownville. Straight-line distance: 129.56 mi (208.51 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brownville

Town of the United States

Population1,197
Coordinates45.3070000, -69.0333700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Brownville (-69.03337, 45.307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.99 L · about $20.83
Round trip
$41.66
10.56 gal · 39.98 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.83 $41.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.53 $47.07
Premium $4.86 $25.65 $51.30
Diesel $6.00 $31.66 $63.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Brownville. The current time is 08:17:25.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.