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

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Poland, ME is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
33.29 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.94 mi
48.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.29 mi
Kilometers
53.57 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poland
Tue, May 12, 7:41 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Tue, May 12, 8:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-05-12T18:51
Arrive Poland
Tue, May 12, 7:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Gray
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From South Portland
16.7 mi
00h 25m
To Poland
16.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Gray Road

    1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  18. 18

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Maine Street

    9 mi · 13 min · Maine Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto White Oak Hill Road

    23 m · 2 sec · White Oak Hill Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Oak Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
63.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
10.3 mi · 31%
Maine Street
9.01 mi · 27%
Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 10%
Forest Avenue
2.44 mi · 7%
Auburn Street
1.7 mi · 5%
Maine Wildlife Park Way
1.22 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 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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 25m from South Portland
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving South Portland and Areas Of Frost near Poland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from South Portland and 16.7 miles from Poland.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Portland and Areas Of Frost near Poland.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

41 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Poland. Straight-line distance: 29.94 mi (48.19 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Poland

Town in Maine, US

Population5,683
Coordinates44.0606300, -70.3936700
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Poland (-70.39367, 44.06063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.31
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.66 $9.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $4.86 $5.73 $11.46
Diesel $6.00 $7.08 $14.15

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Poland. The current time is 18:51:07.

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.