How far is South Portland, ME from Shapleigh, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Shapleigh, ME is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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 00m.
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.
City in York County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Shapleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Shapleigh.
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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
3.6 mi · 6 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Maine Mall Road
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way
1 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way
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Take the exit left
2178 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
12.3 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
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Continue on Biddeford Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
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Continue on Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road
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Turn right onto Shaws Ridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
544 ft · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn slight right
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Emery Mills Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road
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Turn slight right onto Shapleigh Corner Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Shapleigh Corner Road
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Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road
65 m · 4 sec · Shapleigh Corner Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shapleigh Corner Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Shapleigh.
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
12.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Shapleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Shapleigh?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from South Portland and 21.1 miles from Shapleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Shapleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Biddeford
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 Biddeford.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Shapleigh. Straight-line distance: 31.17 mi (50.17 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shapleigh
Town in Maine
| Population | 2,769 |
| Coordinates | 43.5406400, -70.8481200 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shapleigh (-70.84812, 43.54064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
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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