How far is South Portland, ME from Hollis Center, ME?

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Hollis Center, ME is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.3 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.8 mi
28.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.8 mi
Kilometers
28.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.3 mi
Kilometers
31.06 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollis Center
Tue, May 12, 7:52 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Tue, May 12, 8:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-05-12T19:17
Arrive Hollis Center
Tue, May 12, 7:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Portland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Gorham
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From South Portland
9.6 mi
00h 17m
To Hollis Center
9.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Hollis Center.

  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

    Turn left onto Broadway

    4 mi · 7 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Mussey Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mussey Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gorham Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Gorham Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · County Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Portland Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Portland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bar Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cape Road

    661 ft · 13 sec · Cape Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cape Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway
5 mi · 26%
County Road
4.19 mi · 22%
Gorham Road
3.34 mi · 17%
Portland Road
2.42 mi · 13%
Bar Mills Road
2 mi · 10%
Main Street
1.41 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

County Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road

4.19 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gorham
00h 17m from South Portland
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving South Portland and Mostly Sunny near Hollis Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Hollis Center?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 9.6 miles from South Portland and 9.7 miles from Hollis Center.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Portland and Mostly Sunny near Hollis Center.

Stop Ideas Near Gorham

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

13 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

19 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

20 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

34 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Hollis Center. Straight-line distance: 17.8 mi (28.64 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 Hollis Center

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,637
Coordinates43.6050800, -70.5931100
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Hollis Center (-70.59311, 43.60508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.68 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.03 $6.06
Premium $4.86 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $6.00 $4.08 $8.16

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Hollis Center. The current time is 19:17:31.

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.