How far is South Portland, ME from Vinalhaven, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Vinalhaven, ME is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Vinalhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Vinalhaven.
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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
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Continue on Bath Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 1
5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on New County Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road
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Continue on Payne Avenue
2052 ft · 44 sec · Payne Avenue
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Continue on Park Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2006 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
117 m · 17 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
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Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
36 m · 9 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
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Turn straight onto Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
17.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
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Continue on West Main Street
84 m · 20 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right
76 m · 18 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
2673 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Vinalhaven.
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.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Portland and Mostly Sunny near Vinalhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Vinalhaven?
The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wiscasset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from South Portland and 49.6 miles from Vinalhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Portland and Mostly Sunny near Vinalhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Wiscasset
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 Wiscasset.
Wiscasset, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Bath, Maine
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Vinalhaven. Straight-line distance: 75.63 mi (121.72 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vinalhaven
City in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 44.0481400, -68.8317000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vinalhaven (-68.8317, 44.04814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 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 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.55 | $31.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.95 | $33.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
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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