How far is South Portland, ME from Cumberland Center, ME?

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Cumberland Center, ME is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.75 mi
17.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.75 mi
Kilometers
17.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14 mi
Kilometers
22.53 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland Center
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-04-18T23:50
Arrive Cumberland Center
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Portland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Falmouth
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

From South Portland
7 mi
00h 11m
To Cumberland Center
7 mi
00h 11m

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
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Cumberland Center.

  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

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Cumberland

    825 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Bucknam Road

    1978 ft · 58 sec · Bucknam Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Middle Road

    2044 ft · 58 sec · Middle Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Longwoods Road

    109 m · 11 sec · Longwoods Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woods Circle

    34 m · 3 sec · Longwoods Road

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Longwoods Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Longwoods Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Blanchard Road

    28 m · 4 sec · Blanchard Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blanchard Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
5.34 mi · 38%
Longwoods Road
3.44 mi · 25%
Casco Bay Bridge
1.15 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.09 mi · 8%
Broadway
0.96 mi · 7%
High Street
0.88 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

5.08 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
00h 11m from South Portland
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Portland and Mostly Cloudy near Cumberland Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Cumberland Center?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from South Portland and 7 miles from Cumberland Center.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Portland and Mostly Cloudy near Cumberland Center.

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

18 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

26 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

31 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Cumberland Center. Straight-line distance: 10.75 mi (17.3 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Cumberland Center

#2 Cumberland Center

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

Population2,499
Coordinates43.7964700, -70.2589400
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Cumberland Center (-70.25894, 43.79647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.87
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.93 $3.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.18 $4.37
Premium $4.86 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $6.00 $2.94 $5.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Cumberland Center. The current time is 23:50:24.

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.