How far is South Portland, ME from Randolph, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Randolph, ME is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
Driving 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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Randolph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Randolph.
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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
45.6 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
1774 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Lewiston Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue
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Continue on Lewiston Road
642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Central Street
916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street
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Turn straight onto Water Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2616 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
1049 ft · 30 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Randolph.
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
45.6 mi · 00h 51m
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 leaving South Portland and Mostly Sunny near Randolph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Randolph?
The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from South Portland and 26.5 miles from Randolph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Portland and Mostly Sunny near Randolph.
Stop Ideas Near Topsham
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 Topsham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 47.03 mi (75.69 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Randolph
Census-designated place in Kennebec County, Maine
| Population | 1,710 |
| Coordinates | 44.2303500, -69.7667100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Randolph (-69.76671, 44.23035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.08 | $18.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.21 | $22.43 |
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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