How far is South Windham, ME from Portland, ME?
The driving distance from South Windham, ME to Portland, ME is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Windham and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Windham and Portland.
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Start on the route
58 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Depot Street
1701 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn right onto River Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Continue on Cumberland Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Cumberland Street
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Continue on Harnois Avenue
113 m · 15 sec · Harnois Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
845 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Brighton Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Brighton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deering Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · Deering Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Deering Avenue
2427 ft · 56 sec · Deering Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
2015 ft · 50 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Portland Street
1301 ft · 36 sec · Portland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Preble Street
720 ft · 29 sec · Preble Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Congress Street
48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Windham and Portland.
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.
River Road
Turn right onto River Road
3.27 mi · 00h 05m
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 Cloudy leaving South Windham and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Windham to Portland?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from South Windham and 6.8 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Windham and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Westbrook
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 Westbrook.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Windham and Portland. Straight-line distance: 9.87 mi (15.88 km).
#1 South Windham
South Windham is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7361900, -70.4236600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
| Population | 66,803 |
| Coordinates | 43.6573700, -70.2589000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.38 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $2.77 | $5.53 |
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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