How far is South Portland, ME from Friendship, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Friendship, ME is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Friendship.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Friendship.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · High Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Continue on Bath Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 1
5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Atlantic Highway
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
2810 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Friendship Road
7 mi · 17 min · Friendship Road
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Continue on Waldoboro Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Waldoboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harbor Road
11 m · 1 sec · Harbor Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harbor Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Friendship.
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.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Friendship.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Friendship?
The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from South Portland and 37.5 miles from Friendship.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Friendship.
Stop Ideas Near Bath
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 Bath.
Bath, Maine
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Wiscasset, Maine
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Friendship. Straight-line distance: 51.03 mi (82.12 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Friendship
Town in Knox County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,143 |
| Coordinates | 43.9836900, -69.3339400 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friendship (-69.33394, 43.98369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $3.95 | $10.45 | $20.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.89 | $31.78 |
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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