How far is South Portland, ME from Phillips, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Phillips, ME is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Phillips.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Phillips.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Forest Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
61 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
80 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Auburn Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street
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Continue on Gray Road
2967 ft · 1 min · Gray Road
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Take the ramp left
957 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
14.1 mi · 15 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
1630 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue
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Continue on Union Street Bypass
2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Merge slight right onto Center Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Federal Road
9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
155 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
8.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Merge slight right onto United States Highway 2
1450 ft · 19 sec · United States Highway 2
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Continue on US Route 2 East
4.2 mi · 7 min · US Route 2 East
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Continue on Wilton Road
3 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road
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Turn left onto Oakes Street
1201 ft · 33 sec · Oakes Street
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Continue on Town Farm Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Town Farm Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairbanks Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Fairbanks Road
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Continue on Farmington Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Farmington Road
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Continue on Phillips Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Phillips Road
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Continue on Rangeley Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Rangeley Road
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Turn right onto State Route 142
131 m · 10 sec · State Route 142
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Turn right onto Main Street
2390 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sawyer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Phillips.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Portland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Phillips.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Phillips?
The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Turner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from South Portland and 49.8 miles from Phillips.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Portland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Phillips.
Stop Ideas Near Turner
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 Turner.
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Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Phillips. Straight-line distance: 81.79 mi (131.63 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phillips
Location in Maine
| Population | 1,025 |
| Coordinates | 44.8231100, -70.3395100 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Phillips (-70.33951, 44.82311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.85 | $27.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.64 | $31.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
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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