How far is South Portland, ME from Woodland, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Woodland, ME is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Scattered Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Woodland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Woodland.
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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
79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
2241 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
89.4 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Turn sharp left onto Houlton Road
3 mi · 5 min · Houlton Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Third Avenue
143 m · 21 sec · Third Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Third Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Woodland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 395 South
Continue straight
89.4 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Scattered Rain Showers leaving South Portland and Light Rain Likely near Woodland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Woodland?
The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from South Portland and 112 miles from Woodland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.17 one way or $62.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle then Scattered Rain Showers around South Portland and Light Rain Likely near Woodland.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Woodland. Straight-line distance: 174.82 mi (281.34 km).
#1 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodland
Town in Aroostook County, Maine
| Population | 1,141 |
| Coordinates | 45.1570200, -67.4047200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodland (-67.40472, 45.15702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $31.17 | $62.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $35.21 | $70.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $38.38 | $76.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $47.38 | $94.75 |
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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