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

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Fayette, ME is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.64 mi
01h 30m
Flight
54.02 mi
86.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.02 mi
Kilometers
86.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.64 mi
Kilometers
107.25 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Thu, Apr 30, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Fri, May 1, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-04-30T22:25
Arrive Fayette
Thu, Apr 30, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Auburn
ME

City in Maine, USA

From South Portland
33.3 mi
00h 45m
To Fayette
33.3 mi
00h 45m

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
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    61 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    80 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Gray Road

    2967 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    957 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta

    854 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 41 sec · Minot Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  22. 22

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  24. 24

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  25. 25

    Continue on US 202

    6.4 mi · 7 min · US 202

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Route 133

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 133

  27. 27

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Route 133

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 133

  29. 29

    Continue on Readfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Winthrop Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Route 17

    3132 ft · 1 min · State Route 17

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    589 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.2 mi · 33%
Main Street
8.17 mi · 12%
US 202
6.73 mi · 10%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 10%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 6%
Winthrop Road
3.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 45m from South Portland
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving South Portland and Light Rain near Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from South Portland and 33.3 miles from Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

39 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

45 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 54.02 mi (86.93 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 Fayette

Town in Maine

Population1,172
Coordinates44.4089600, -70.0336700
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Fayette (-70.03367, 44.40896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $9.27
Round trip
$18.54
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.27 $18.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.47 $20.95
Premium $4.86 $11.42 $22.83
Diesel $6.00 $14.09 $28.19

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Fayette. The current time is 22:25:36.

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.