How far is South Portland, ME from West Kennebunk, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to West Kennebunk, ME is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and West Kennebunk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and West Kennebunk.
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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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Turn left onto Broadway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Maine Mall Road
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way
1 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way
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Take the exit left
2178 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
18.1 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
70 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
1583 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1463 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewive Road
1032 ft · 28 sec · Alewive Road
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Turn right onto Alfred Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Alfred Road
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Turn left onto Mill Street
119 m · 13 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and West Kennebunk.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
18.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Portland and Sunny near West Kennebunk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to West Kennebunk?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
West Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from South Portland and 13 miles from West Kennebunk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Portland and Sunny near West Kennebunk.
Stop Ideas Near West Scarborough
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 West Scarborough.
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and West Kennebunk. Straight-line distance: 23.44 mi (37.73 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Kennebunk
Situated inland from the Atlantic coastline in York County, Maine, this census-designated place constitutes a distinct village within the town of Kennebunk.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.4087000, -70.5814400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Kennebunk (-70.58144, 43.4087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.38 | $4.03 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
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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