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

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Warren, ME is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
72.7 mi
01h 44m
Flight
59.83 mi
96.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.83 mi
Kilometers
96.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.7 mi
Kilometers
117 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warren
Sat, May 23, 4:38 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Sat, May 23, 6:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-05-23T14:53
Arrive Warren
Sat, May 23, 4:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Bath
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From South Portland
36.3 mi
00h 52m
To Warren
36.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Camden Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Camden Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Union Street

    1415 ft · 1 min · Union 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 Warren.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
22.8 mi · 31%
Route 1
19 mi · 26%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 13%
Atlantic Highway
9.13 mi · 13%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 6%
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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
00h 52m from South Portland
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Portland and Partly Sunny near Warren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from South Portland and 36.4 miles from Warren.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Portland and Partly Sunny near Warren.

Stop Ideas Near Bath

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

9 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

23 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Warren. Straight-line distance: 59.83 mi (96.28 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Warren

Town in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population4,835
Coordinates44.1203600, -69.2400500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Warren (-69.24005, 44.12036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.28
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.14 $20.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.45 $22.91
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.97
Diesel $6.00 $15.41 $30.82

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Warren. The current time is 14:53:54.

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.