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

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Eddington, ME is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.09 mi
02h 37m
Flight
112.11 mi
180.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.11 mi
Kilometers
180.42 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.09 mi
Kilometers
220.63 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eddington
Thu, Apr 30, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Thu, Apr 30, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-04-30T07:33
Arrive Eddington
Thu, Apr 30, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From South Portland
68.5 mi
01h 18m
To Eddington
68.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Thursday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer

    2241 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer

    1095 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 15 Business North: Brewer

    549 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    746 ft · 14 sec · Riverside Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
79.2 mi · 58%
I 295 North
47.1 mi · 34%
North Main Street
4.18 mi · 3%
I 395 South
1.96 mi · 1%
Casco Bay Bridge
1.15 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

79.2 mi · 01h 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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
112.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
01h 18m from South Portland
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving South Portland and Rain near Eddington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 68.5 miles from South Portland and 68.6 miles from Eddington.

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

The direct path is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around South Portland and Rain near Eddington.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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 Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 7.3 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
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Eddington. Straight-line distance: 112.11 mi (180.42 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Eddington

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population2,215
Coordinates44.8261800, -68.6933700
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Eddington (-68.69337, 44.82618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.31 L · about $19.09
Round trip
$38.19
9.68 gal · 36.62 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.09 $38.19
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.57 $43.14
Premium $4.86 $23.51 $47.03
Diesel $6.00 $29.03 $58.05

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Eddington. The current time is 07:33:20.

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.