How far is South Portland, ME from Greenville, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Greenville, ME is about 157.2 miles (253 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Greenville.
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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
46.8 mi · 53 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
53.6 mi · 58 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
1611 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Ox Bow Road
2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail
37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail
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Continue on Newport Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Dexter Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on Corinna Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road
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Continue on Spring Street
1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Church Street
1027 ft · 22 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Dam Street
89 m · 5 sec · Dam Street
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Continue on Grove Street
3106 ft · 53 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Crockett Road
128 m · 7 sec · Crockett Road
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Turn straight onto North Dexter Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
626 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on South Main Street
150 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Main Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Road
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Continue on Tenney Hill Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Tenney Hill Road
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Continue on Greenville Road
10.2 mi · 15 min · Greenville Road
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Continue on Moosehead Lake Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Moosehead Lake Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
58 m · 8 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Greenville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
53.6 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Portland and Chance Light Rain near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Greenville?
The road trip is about 157.2 miles (253 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from South Portland and 78.7 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.89 one way or $43.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Portland and Chance Light Rain near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Sidney Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 129.63 mi (208.62 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,628 |
| Coordinates | 45.4594900, -69.5906100 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenville (-69.59061, 45.45949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $21.89 | $43.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.74 | $49.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.96 | $53.92 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.28 | $66.57 |
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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