How far is South Portland, ME from Madison, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Madison, ME is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Madison.
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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
46.8 mi · 53 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
27.2 mi · 30 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 104: Waterville
1365 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Pung Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Pung Hill Road
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Continue on Middle Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Waterville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road
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Continue straight
2113 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on New Madison Road
2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road
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Continue on New Madison Road
1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road
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Continue on Old Point Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue
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Continue on Madison Road
1245 ft · 21 sec · Madison Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Madison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
46.8 mi · 00h 53m
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 Clear leaving South Portland and Mostly Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Madison?
The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from South Portland and 49.2 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Portland and Mostly Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Gardiner
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 Gardiner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Madison. Straight-line distance: 81.85 mi (131.73 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,696 |
| Coordinates | 44.7975600, -69.8797800 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-69.87978, 44.79756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.47 | $30.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.86 | $33.71 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.81 | $41.62 |
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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