How far is South Portland, ME from Lincolnville, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Lincolnville, ME is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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 Lincoln County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Lincolnville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Lincolnville.
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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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Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge
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Turn straight onto York Street
785 ft · 19 sec · York Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1.4 km · 2 min · High Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Continue on Bath Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 1
5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Highway
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Turn left onto Camden Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Camden Road
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Continue on Farwell Drive
1745 ft · 27 sec · Farwell Drive
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Continue on West Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Street
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Main Street
801 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Belfast Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Belfast Road
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Highway
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Turn left onto Beach Road
2 m · 1 sec · Beach Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beach Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Lincolnville.
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.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Portland and Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Lincolnville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Lincolnville?
The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Wiscasset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from South Portland and 45 miles from Lincolnville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Portland and Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Lincolnville.
Stop Ideas Near Wiscasset
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 Wiscasset.
Wiscasset, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Bath, Maine
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Lincolnville. Straight-line distance: 75.56 mi (121.6 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincolnville
City in Marion County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,252 |
| Coordinates | 44.2811900, -69.0086500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincolnville (-69.00865, 44.28119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $3.95 | $12.51 | $25.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.40 | $30.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
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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