How far is South Portland, ME from Old Orchard Beach, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Old Orchard Beach, ME is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Old Orchard Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Old Orchard Beach.
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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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Turn left onto Broadway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
5.8 mi · 12 min · Route 1
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Continue on Portland Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Portland Road
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Turn left onto Cascade Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Cascade Road
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Continue on Portland Avenue
1582 ft · 27 sec · Portland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saco Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Old Orchard Beach.
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.
Route 1
Continue on Route 1
5.82 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Old Orchard Beach?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from South Portland and 7.2 miles from Old Orchard Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around South Portland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Old Orchard Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Scarborough
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 Scarborough.
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Old Orchard Beach. Straight-line distance: 10.97 mi (17.66 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Old Orchard Beach
Town and census-designated place in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 9,095 |
| Coordinates | 43.5173100, -70.3775500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Orchard Beach (-70.37755, 43.51731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
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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