How far is South Portland, ME from West Paris, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to West Paris, ME is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and West Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and West Paris.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Forest Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
61 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
80 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Auburn Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street
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Continue on Gray Road
2967 ft · 1 min · Gray Road
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Take the ramp left
957 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
10.3 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester
1800 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Gray Road
1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road
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Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way
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Continue on Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road
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Continue on Maine Street
10.5 mi · 16 min · Maine Street
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Continue on Pigeon Hill Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
6.9 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Oxford Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · Oxford Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1019 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Market Square
109 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Continue on High Street
132 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Park Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Park Street
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Continue on Bethel Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pioneer Street
15 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and West Paris.
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 Street
Continue on Maine Street
10.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Portland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to West Paris?
The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Poland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from South Portland and 28.3 miles from West Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Portland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Poland
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 Poland.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Portland Transportation Center
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and West Paris. Straight-line distance: 50 mi (80.46 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 Paris
City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,689 |
| Coordinates | 44.3242300, -70.5739500 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Paris (-70.57395, 44.32423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.91 | $17.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
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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