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

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Washington, ME is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.3 mi
01h 42m
Flight
61.61 mi
99.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.61 mi
Kilometers
99.15 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.3 mi
Kilometers
124.4 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Sat, May 30, 10:58 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Sat, May 30, 12:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-05-30T09:16
Arrive Washington
Sat, May 30, 10:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From South Portland
38.6 mi
00h 51m
To Washington
38.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph NE
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.6 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner

    1774 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lewiston Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Street

    916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Water Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    974 ft · 34 sec · Water Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 53 sec · Augusta Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Rockland Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Rockland Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Waldoboro Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waldoboro Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Liberty Road

    666 ft · 14 sec · Liberty Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bill Luce Road

    39 m · 6 sec · Bill Luce Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bill Luce Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
45.9 mi · 59%
Rockland Road
6.18 mi · 8%
Augusta Road
5.03 mi · 7%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 5%
Togus Road
3.75 mi · 5%
Waldoboro Road
2.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

45.6 mi · 00h 51m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 51m from South Portland
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving South Portland and Light Rain near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from South Portland and 38.7 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around South Portland and Light Rain near Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Washington. Straight-line distance: 61.61 mi (99.15 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

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

#2 Washington

Town in Maine

Population1,520
Coordinates44.2736900, -69.3672700
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Washington (-69.36727, 44.27369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.33 L · about $10.77
Round trip
$21.54
5.46 gal · 20.66 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.77 $21.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.17 $24.34
Premium $4.86 $13.26 $26.52
Diesel $6.00 $16.37 $32.74

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Washington. The current time is 09:16:24.

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.