How far is South Portland, ME from Winterport, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Winterport, ME is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Winterport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Winterport.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · High Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
46.8 mi · 53 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
70.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 69: Carmel, Winterport
1413 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Carmel Road North
5.5 mi · 10 min · Carmel Road North
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Continue on Lebanon Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Lebanon Road
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Turn straight onto Lebanon Street
2004 ft · 1 min · Lebanon Street
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Turn right onto Cushing Street
760 ft · 35 sec · Cushing Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
6 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Winterport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
70.6 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Light Rain leaving South Portland and Light Rain near Winterport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Winterport?
The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from South Portland and 66.2 miles from Winterport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.42 one way or $36.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around South Portland and Light Rain near Winterport.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Augusta City Hall
Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.
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Wiscasset, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Winterport. Straight-line distance: 97.62 mi (157.1 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winterport
Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,028 |
| Coordinates | 44.6378500, -68.8450400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winterport (-68.84504, 44.63785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $18.42 | $36.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.81 | $41.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.69 | $45.37 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
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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