How far is West Kennebunk, ME from South Portland, ME?
The driving distance from West Kennebunk, ME to South Portland, ME is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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 West Kennebunk and South Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Kennebunk and South Portland.
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Start on Mill Street
119 m · 14 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Alfred Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Alfred Road
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Continue on Fletcher Street
1062 ft · 30 sec · Fletcher Street
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Turn left
566 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17.8 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Portland
1988 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way
1.1 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Kennebunk and South 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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
17.8 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.
Sunny leaving West Kennebunk and Mostly Sunny near South Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Kennebunk to South Portland?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 13.1 miles from West Kennebunk and 13.9 miles from South Portland.
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 3.6 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Kennebunk and Mostly Sunny near South Portland.
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 West Kennebunk and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 23.44 mi (37.73 km).
#1 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 |
#2 South Portland
City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 25,950 |
| Coordinates | 43.6414700, -70.2408800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
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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