How far is West Paris, ME from South Portland, ME?
The driving distance from West Paris, ME to South Portland, ME is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 01h 17m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Paris and South Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Paris and South Portland.
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Start on Pioneer Street
15 m · 8 sec · Pioneer Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road
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Continue on Park Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Park Street
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Continue on High Street
132 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Market Square
109 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Continue on East Main Street
1019 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Oxford Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · Oxford Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
6.9 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pigeon Hill Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road
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Continue on Maine Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Street
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Continue on Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road
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Continue on Maine Wildlife Park Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way
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Take the exit straight
2049 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
10.4 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
2933 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Gray Road
2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road
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Continue on Auburn Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street
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Turn right onto Allen Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn slight right
133 m · 16 sec
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Keep slight right
54 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge
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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 Paris 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.
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Continue on Maine Street
10.6 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 Cloudy leaving West Paris and Mostly Cloudy near South Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Paris to South Portland?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 28.4 miles from West Paris and 32.6 miles from South Portland.
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 11 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Paris and Mostly Cloudy near South Portland.
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 West Paris and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 50 mi (80.46 km).
#1 West Paris
City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,689 |
| Coordinates | 44.3242300, -70.5739500 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
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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