Origin
Portland, ME
Late night in Portland on Saturday
Local time
2:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, ME to South Windham, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, ME
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South Windham, ME
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Trip Overview
Portland, ME to South Windham, ME is 12 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Mosher Road, Stroudwater Street, and Congress Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically Maine, making it an easy local excursion. Expect a route that involves frequent turns rather than sustained highway cruising. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without requiring an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 12-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 2.9 miles on Mosher Road. As you travel, anticipate a dynamic driving experience with numerous intersections and changes in road names, including Mosher Road, Stroudwater Street, and Congress Street. This isn't a high-speed dash but rather a more deliberate, community-focused navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mosher Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Brown Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (ME 25 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Brown Street
Turn right onto Brown Street
Navigation decision point
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
ME 25 Business / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 25 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Mosher Road
Turn right onto Mosher Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road toward Windham
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Windham
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Portland, ME to South Windham, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Windham along the way.
Windham
11.3 mi in
|
~20m
|
via US 202; ME 4
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mosher Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Stroudwater Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Congress Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| William B Clarke Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Gray Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mosher Road
— 2.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, ME and South Windham, ME.
1
Start on Congress Street
484 ft
·
20 sec
·
Congress Street
2
Turn right onto Brown Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Brown Street
3
Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
4
Turn right onto ME 77
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
High Street
5
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
6
Continue on Congress Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Congress Street
7
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Street
8
Continue on Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Stroudwater Street
9
Turn left onto William B Clarke Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
10
Turn right onto Spring Street
324 ft
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto ME 25 Business
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto ME 25
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
13
Continue on ME 25
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
14
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Mosher Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Mosher Road
Use the right lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
80 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gray Road
Toward Windham
17
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
Toward Windham
18
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Depot Street
19
Turn left
190 ft
·
13 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
South Windham, ME
Late night in South Windham on Saturday
Local time
2:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Portland, ME to South Windham, ME covers 12 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mosher Road, Stroudwater Street, Congress Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Portland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (ME 25 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Portland, ME to South Windham, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Windham along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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