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

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Monmouth, ME is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
52.07 mi
01h 10m
Flight
42.51 mi
68.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.51 mi
Kilometers
68.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.07 mi
Kilometers
83.8 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-04-23T02:45
Arrive Monmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From South Portland
26 mi
00h 35m
To Monmouth
26 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Thursday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    61 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    80 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Gray Road

    2967 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    957 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta

    854 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 41 sec · Minot Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  22. 22

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  24. 24

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Norris Hill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Norris Hill Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Blue Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Blue Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1048 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.2 mi · 43%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 13%
Main Street
5.07 mi · 10%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 8%
Forest Avenue
2.44 mi · 5%
Auburn Street
1.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

14.1 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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 35m from South Portland
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving South Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Monmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from South Portland and 26 miles from Monmouth.

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

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around South Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Monmouth.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Gloucester, 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 New Gloucester.

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Monmouth. Straight-line distance: 42.51 mi (68.41 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Monmouth

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Population4,172
Coordinates44.2386800, -70.0356100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Monmouth (-70.03561, 44.23868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.26 $14.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.88
Diesel $6.00 $11.03 $22.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Monmouth. The current time is 02:45:32.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.