How far is South Portland, ME from Standish, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Standish, ME is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cumberland County, 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 Standish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Standish.
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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 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Congress Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Westbrook Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street
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Continue on Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street
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Turn left onto William B Clarke Drive
772 ft · 17 sec · William B Clarke Drive
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Turn right onto Spring Street
99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive
2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive
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Continue on Conant Street
1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Street
1.6 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Ossipee Trail East
973 ft · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail
21 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail
5.9 mi · 9 min · Ossipee Trail
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Turn right onto Oak Hill Road
4 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Standish.
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.
Ossipee Trail
Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail
5.88 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving South Portland and Partly Sunny near Standish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Standish?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from South Portland and 10.1 miles from Standish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Portland and Partly Sunny near Standish.
Stop Ideas Near Westbrook
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 Westbrook.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Standish. Straight-line distance: 16.86 mi (27.13 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Standish
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 10,197 |
| Coordinates | 43.7359100, -70.5520000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Standish (-70.552, 43.73591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
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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