How far is South Portland, ME from Levant, ME?

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Levant, ME is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.47 mi
02h 36m
Flight
106.65 mi
171.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.65 mi
Kilometers
171.63 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.47 mi
Kilometers
206.76 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Levant
Fri, May 1, 8:40 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Fri, May 1, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-05-01T06:04
Arrive Levant
Fri, May 1, 8:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From South Portland
64.2 mi
01h 18m
To Levant
64.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Friday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
52°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Levant.

  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

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto York Street

    785 ft · 19 sec · York Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont

    2002 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dixmont Road

    1834 ft · 39 sec · Dixmont Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Main Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 2

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Route 2

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Annis Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Annis Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Wing Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Wing Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Union Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · Union Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
64.1 mi · 50%
I 295 North
47.1 mi · 37%
Main Road
3.6 mi · 3%
Wing Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Plymouth Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Route 2
2.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

64.1 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 18m from South Portland
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving South Portland and Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain near Levant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Levant?

The road trip is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from South Portland and 64.2 miles from Levant.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around South Portland and Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain near Levant.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Levant. Straight-line distance: 106.65 mi (171.63 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Levant

Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,983
Coordinates44.8692400, -68.9347600
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Levant (-68.93476, 44.86924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.16 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.74
9.06 gal · 34.32 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.87 $35.74
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.19 $40.38
Premium $4.86 $22.01 $44.01
Diesel $6.00 $27.17 $54.33

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Levant. The current time is 06:04:24.

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.