How far is South Portland, ME from Lake Arrowhead, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Lake Arrowhead, ME is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Lake Arrowhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Lake Arrowhead.
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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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Turn left onto Broadway
4 mi · 7 min · Broadway
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Continue on Mussey Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Mussey Road
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Turn right onto Gorham Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Gorham Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · County Road
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Continue on Portland Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Portland Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bar Mills Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road
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Turn right onto Cape Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Cape Road
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Turn left onto Doles Ridge Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Doles Ridge Road
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Turn left onto New Dam Road
1 mi · 3 min · New Dam Road
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Turn right onto Old Portland Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Old Portland Road
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Turn right onto Crescent Drive
82 m · 13 sec · Crescent Drive
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Turn right onto Pioneer Circle
64 m · 9 sec · Pioneer Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Lake Arrowhead.
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.
Cape Road
Turn right onto Cape Road
7.28 mi · 00h 13m
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 then Light Rain Likely leaving South Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Arrowhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Lake Arrowhead?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Buxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from South Portland and 15.3 miles from Lake Arrowhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely around South Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Arrowhead.
Stop Ideas Near Buxton
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 Buxton.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Lake Arrowhead. Straight-line distance: 24.74 mi (39.81 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6636900, -70.7347800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Arrowhead (-70.73478, 43.66369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.23 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $5.18 | $10.37 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
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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