How far is South Portland, ME from Kittery Point, ME?

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Kittery Point, ME is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
52.24 mi
01h 07m
Flight
45.13 mi
72.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.13 mi
Kilometers
72.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.24 mi
Kilometers
84.08 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kittery Point
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Kittery Point
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Kennebunk
ME

Town in Maine

From South Portland
26.1 mi
00h 33m
To Kittery Point
26.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
Kittery Point Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Kittery as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Kittery Point.

  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

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Maine Mall Road

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way

    1 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    2178 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    42.2 mi · 45 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick

    1951 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick

    1096 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick

    157 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    1654 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    131 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Whipple Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Whipple Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pepperrell Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pepperrell Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pepperrell Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
42.2 mi · 81%
Broadway
4.53 mi · 9%
Samantha Smith Way
1.44 mi · 3%
US 1
1.4 mi · 3%
Whipple Road
1.09 mi · 2%
Pepperrell Road
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

42.2 mi · 00h 45m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
45.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebunk
00h 33m from South Portland
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Kittery Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Kittery Point?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from South Portland and 26.2 miles from Kittery Point.

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

The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Kittery Point.

Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

9 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

15 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

34 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Kittery Point. Straight-line distance: 45.13 mi (72.63 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Kittery Point

#2 Kittery Point

Census-designated place in York County, Maine

Population1,012
Coordinates43.0834200, -70.7078300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Kittery Point (-70.70783, 43.08342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.98 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.68 gal · 13.96 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.26 $14.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.88
Diesel $6.00 $11.03 $22.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Kittery Point. The current time is 00:58:43.

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.