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

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Limington, ME is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
29.02 mi
00h 47m
Flight
24.3 mi
39.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.3 mi
Kilometers
39.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.02 mi
Kilometers
46.7 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Limington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Limington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Gorham
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From South Portland
14.5 mi
00h 23m
To Limington
14.5 mi
00h 23m

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
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 km · 1 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Congress Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Congress Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Westbrook Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Stroudwater Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto William B Clarke Drive

    772 ft · 17 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive

    2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Ossipee Trail East

    973 ft · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail

    21 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail West

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sokokis Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Sokokis Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sokokis Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail
9.93 mi · 34%
Main Street
3.71 mi · 13%
Ossipee Trail West
2.92 mi · 10%
Sokokis Avenue
2 mi · 7%
Stroudwater Street
1.73 mi · 6%
Congress Street
1.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail

Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

9.91 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gorham
00h 23m from South Portland
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Limington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Gorham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from South Portland and 14.5 miles from Limington.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Limington. Straight-line distance: 24.3 mi (39.1 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Limington

#2 Limington

Town in Maine

Population3,961
Coordinates43.7317400, -70.7108900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Limington (-70.71089, 43.73174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.88 L · about $4.02
Round trip
$8.05
2.04 gal · 7.76 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.02 $8.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.55 $9.09
Premium $4.86 $4.96 $9.91
Diesel $6.00 $6.12 $12.23

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 Limington. The current time is 01:15:31.

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.