How far is South Portland, ME from New Sharon, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to New Sharon, ME is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
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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 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and New Sharon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and New Sharon.
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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
9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
767 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
130 m · 15 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Alfond Roundabout
73 m · 4 sec · Augusta Bypass
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Exit the rotary onto Augusta Bypass
1837 ft · 25 sec · Augusta Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bonenfant Roundabout
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
80 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Belgrade Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old Belgrade Road
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Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on Belgrade Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Belgrade Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
14.5 mi · 21 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Mile Hill Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Mile Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mercer Road
1.3 km · 55 sec · Mercer Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Falls Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and New Sharon.
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 Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Portland and Rain Showers Likely near New Sharon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to New Sharon?
The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from South Portland and 42.5 miles from New Sharon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Portland and Rain Showers Likely near New Sharon.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and New Sharon. Straight-line distance: 69.82 mi (112.36 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Sharon
City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,424 |
| Coordinates | 44.6389500, -70.0156100 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Sharon (-70.01561, 44.63895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.37 | $26.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
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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