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

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Parsonsfield, ME is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
45.8 mi
01h 21m
Flight
34.87 mi
56.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.87 mi
Kilometers
56.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.8 mi
Kilometers
73.7 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parsonsfield
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-04-19T04:37
Arrive Parsonsfield
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Standish
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From South Portland
22.9 mi
00h 40m
To Parsonsfield
22.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 km · 1 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Congress Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Congress Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Westbrook Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Stroudwater Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto William B Clarke Drive

    772 ft · 17 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive

    2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Ossipee Trail East

    973 ft · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail

    21 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail West

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sokokis Avenue

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Sokokis Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  25. 25

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

    105 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Parsonsfield Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Parsonsfield Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · North Road

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto Merrill Hill Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Merrill Hill Road

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Merrill Hill Road

    49 m · 7 sec · Merrill Hill Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Middle Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Middle Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Middle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail
9.93 mi · 22%
North Road
5.91 mi · 13%
Sokokis Avenue
4.88 mi · 11%
Main Street
3.77 mi · 8%
Ossipee Trail West
2.92 mi · 6%
Parsonsfield Road
2.84 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail

Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

9.91 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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standish
00h 40m from South Portland
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Parsonsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from South Portland and 22.9 miles from Parsonsfield.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Parsonsfield.

Stop Ideas Near Standish

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

28 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Freeport

38 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Parsonsfield. Straight-line distance: 34.87 mi (56.12 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Parsonsfield

Town in York County, Maine

Population1,971
Coordinates43.7270200, -70.9286800
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Parsonsfield (-70.92868, 43.72702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.12 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.78
3.24 gal · 12.24 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.39 $12.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.86 $7.87 $15.74
Diesel $6.00 $9.72 $19.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Parsonsfield. The current time is 04:37:25.

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.