How far is South Portland, ME from Dow Corner, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Dow Corner, ME is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Dow Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Dow Corner.
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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 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Congress Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Westbrook Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street
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Continue on Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street
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Turn left onto William B Clarke Drive
772 ft · 17 sec · William B Clarke Drive
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Turn right onto Spring Street
99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive
2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive
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Continue on Conant Street
1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Street
1.6 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Ossipee Trail East
973 ft · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail
21 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail
7.1 mi · 11 min · Ossipee Trail
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Turn left onto Cape Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Cape Road
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Turn right onto Old Dow Road
145 m · 52 sec · Old Dow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Dow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Dow Corner.
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.
Ossipee Trail
Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail
7.1 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving South Portland and Light Rain near Dow Corner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Dow Corner?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Gorham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from South Portland and 11.2 miles from Dow Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Portland and Light Rain near Dow Corner.
Stop Ideas Near Gorham
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 Gorham.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Dow Corner. Straight-line distance: 18.29 mi (29.43 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dow Corner
Dow Corner is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7200800, -70.5903300 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dow Corner (-70.59033, 43.72008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.20 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
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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