Origin
Readfield, ME
Morning in Readfield on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Readfield, ME to South Portland, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
67.7 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Readfield, ME
Yassir Abbas
South Portland, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Readfield, ME to South Portland, ME covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Readfield Road, Route 133, Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 67.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 67.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Readfield Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Readfield, ME to South Portland, ME is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Readfield, ME to South Portland, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Readfield Road | — | — |
| Route 133 | — | — |
| Lake Street | — | — |
| US 202 | — | — |
| Route 202 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Court Street | — | — |
| Minot Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Readfield Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Readfield, ME and South Portland, ME.
1
Start on Winthrop Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Winthrop Road
2
Continue on Readfield Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Readfield Road
3
Turn slight left onto Route 133
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 133
4
Continue on Lake Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lake Street
5
Continue on Route 133
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Route 133
6
Merge slight left onto US 202
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 202
7
Continue on US Route 202
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
8
Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
9
Continue on US Route 202
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US Route 202
10
Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
11
Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on Court Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
13
Turn left onto Minot Avenue
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Minot Avenue
14
Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
15
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
16
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
18
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Maine Turnpike
19
Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
20
Keep slight right
151 ft
·
4 sec
21
Turn straight onto Gray Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
22
Continue on Auburn Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
23
Turn right onto Allen Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Avenue
24
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Avenue
25
Turn slight right
436 ft
·
16 sec
26
Keep slight right
177 ft
·
8 sec
27
Turn slight right onto State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
28
Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Casco Bay Bridge
29
Continue on Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
30
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pine Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Readfield, ME · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Readfield, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Portland, ME
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.90 one way
$21.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.96 | $25.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Maine Turnpike
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$7
Total
$18
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
South Portland, ME
Morning in South Portland on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
50°F
Auburn, ME
34 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 15m 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 Readfield, ME to South Portland, ME covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Readfield Road, Route 133, Lake Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 miles from Readfield, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.90 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.
The drive from Readfield, ME to South Portland, ME is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Readfield, ME to South Portland, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Readfield, ME to South Portland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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