Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
The drive from Norway, ME to South Portland, ME covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pigeon Hill Road, Maine Street, Shaker Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
26.3 miles from Norway, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 52.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shaker Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maine Wildlife Park Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maine Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| ME 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gray Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Auburn Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Norway, ME and South Portland, ME.
Start on Main Street
Continue on Pigeon Hill Road
Continue on Maine Street
Continue on Shaker Road
Continue on Maine Wildlife Park Way
Take the exit straight
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto Gray Road
Continue on Auburn Street
Turn right onto Allen Avenue
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
Turn slight right
Keep slight right
Turn slight right onto State Street
Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
Continue on Broadway
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 52.6 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.3 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Norway, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Norway, ME
This is one driving day of about 52.6 miles and 1h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Norway, ME · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 52.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Norway, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into South Portland, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around South Portland, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.14 one way
$14.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $7.97 | $15.95 |
| premium | $4.15 | $8.59 | $17.19 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $7.77 | $15.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Norway on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in South Portland on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Lawrence, MA
26 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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