How far is South Portland, ME from New Gloucester, ME?

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to New Gloucester, ME is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.07 mi
00h 42m
Flight
22.3 mi
35.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.3 mi
Kilometers
35.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.07 mi
Kilometers
43.56 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Gloucester
Tue, May 5, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Tue, May 5, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-05-05T02:16
Arrive New Gloucester
Tue, May 5, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Portland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cumberland Center
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From South Portland
13.5 mi
00h 21m
To New Gloucester
13.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Tuesday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and New Gloucester.

  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

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester

    1800 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Gray Road

    715 ft · 20 sec · West Gray Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1756 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Lewiston Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Church Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gloucester Hill Road

    133 m · 19 sec · Gloucester Hill Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gloucester Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
10.3 mi · 38%
Lewiston Road
5.92 mi · 22%
Forest Avenue
2.44 mi · 9%
Auburn Street
1.7 mi · 6%
Casco Bay Bridge
1.15 mi · 4%
Church Road
0.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

10.3 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland Center
00h 21m from South Portland
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Portland and Mostly Sunny near New Gloucester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Portland to New Gloucester?

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cumberland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from South Portland and 13.5 miles from New Gloucester.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Portland and Mostly Sunny near New Gloucester.

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cumberland Center, 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 Cumberland Center.

RAIL

Freeport

14 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

33 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and New Gloucester. Straight-line distance: 22.3 mi (35.89 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
New Gloucester

#2 New Gloucester

City in Maine, United States

Population5,880
Coordinates43.9628500, -70.2825500
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: New Gloucester (-70.28255, 43.96285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.57
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.79 $7.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.28 $8.56
Premium $4.86 $4.66 $9.33
Diesel $6.00 $5.76 $11.51

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and New Gloucester. The current time is 02:16:17.

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.