Trip from South Portland, ME to Burnham, ME

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

92.2 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 43m ★

6 AM

1h 51m

8 AM

2h 7m

10 AM

1h 57m

12 PM

1h 55m

3 PM

1h 58m

5 PM

2h 6m

8 PM

1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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South Portland, ME

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from South Portland, ME to Burnham, ME covers 92.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Broadway, Casco Bay Bridge, York Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.76 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

46.1 miles from South Portland, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 92.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Broadway 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from South Portland, ME to Burnham, ME is easy. At 1h 51m 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 South Portland, ME to Burnham, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Broadway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Casco Bay Bridge	Unavailable	Refreshing
York Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
High Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 295 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Maine Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing
Clinton	Unavailable	Refreshing
Hinckley Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Broadway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Portland, ME and Burnham, ME.

Start on Pine Street

59 ft · 10 sec · Pine Street

Turn sharp left onto Broadway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

1.1 mi · 1 min · Casco Bay Bridge

Turn straight onto York Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · York Street

Turn left onto High Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · High Street

Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth

Merge slight left

47 mi · 53 min

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

35 mi · 38 min · Maine Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward Clinton, Burnham

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Clinton, Burnham

Keep slight right

194 ft · 5 sec

Turn straight onto Hinckley Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hinckley Road

Continue on Baker Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Baker Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on Bangor Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Bangor Road

Continue on South Main Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 46.1 miles from South Portland, ME, or about 55m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.1 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burnham, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving South Portland, 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 South Portland, ME

This is one driving day of about 92.2 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Portland, ME.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.1 mi from South Portland, ME · 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Scarborough, ME

46 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

Brunswick, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Scarborough, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.1 miles from South Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burnham, ME

The final approach into Burnham, 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 Burnham, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.76 one way

$29.52 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$16.18	$32.36
premium	$4.83	$17.53	$35.05
diesel	$5.64	$20.48	$40.97

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.7	$9.68	$4.43
Efficient EV	23.1	$8.07	$3.69
EV Truck/SUV	36.9	$12.91	$5.90

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

South Portland, ME

Evening in South Portland on Sunday

Local time

8:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Burnham, ME

Evening in Burnham on Sunday

Local time

8:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Road read

1h 51m 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 South Portland, ME to Burnham, ME covers 92.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Broadway, Casco Bay Bridge, York Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.1 miles from South Portland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.76 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 South Portland, ME to Burnham, ME is easy. At 1h 51m 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 South Portland, ME to Burnham, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from South Portland, ME to Burnham, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.