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

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Waldoboro, ME is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
65.67 mi
01h 34m
Flight
53.3 mi
85.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.3 mi
Kilometers
85.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.67 mi
Kilometers
105.69 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waldoboro
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-04-23T08:29
Arrive Waldoboro
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brunswick
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From South Portland
32.8 mi
00h 47m
To Waldoboro
32.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Thursday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 2 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  17. 17

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Atlantic Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
22.8 mi · 35%
Route 1
19 mi · 29%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 14%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 6%
Atlantic Highway
2.97 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brunswick
00h 47m from South Portland
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving South Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Waldoboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from South Portland and 32.9 miles from Waldoboro.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around South Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Waldoboro.

Stop Ideas Near Brunswick

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

3 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Waldoboro. Straight-line distance: 53.3 mi (85.78 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Waldoboro

Town in Maine, United States

Population5,078
Coordinates44.0953600, -69.3756000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Waldoboro (-69.3756, 44.09536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.77 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.30
4.64 gal · 17.54 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.15 $18.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.34 $20.68
Premium $4.86 $11.27 $22.54
Diesel $6.00 $13.91 $27.83

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Waldoboro. The current time is 08:29:25.

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.