Origin
South Portland, ME
Late night in South Portland on Saturday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from South Portland, ME to Berwick, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
46.3 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Portland, ME
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Berwick, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Portland, ME to Berwick, ME covers 46.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, North Berwick Road, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.5 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 46.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from South Portland, ME to Berwick, ME covers 46.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 24.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.
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 46.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1 miles (Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broadway
Turn sharp left onto Broadway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
5
46.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Sullivan Street
Turn left onto Sullivan Street
Navigation decision point
6
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Rochester Street
At end of road, turn left onto Rochester Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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 South Portland, ME to Berwick, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Sanford along the way.
Sanford
30.7 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| North Berwick Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Broadway | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| School Street | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Somersworth Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Wells Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Samantha Smith Way | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sanford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 24.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland, ME and Berwick, ME.
1
Start on Pine Street
60 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn sharp left onto Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
3
Turn left onto Broadway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Maine Mall Road
5
Merge onto Samantha Smith Way
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Samantha Smith Way
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
7
Merge onto I 95
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
9
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Road
10
Turn left onto North Berwick Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Berwick Road
11
Continue on ME 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wells Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9; ME 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
13
Turn right onto ME 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Somersworth Road
14
Continue on ME 9
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
School Street
15
Continue on ME 9
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Somersworth Road
16
Continue on ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
17
Turn right onto Wilson Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Wilson Street
18
Turn left onto Sullivan Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sullivan Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Rochester Street
474 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rochester Street
20
Arrive at destination
Rochester Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from South Portland, ME · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from South Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Berwick, ME
The final approach into Berwick, 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
$7.45 one way
$14.91 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.47
Maine Turnpike
(24.5 mi)
$1.47
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Berwick, ME
Late night in Berwick on Saturday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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.
Road read
1h 5m 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 Berwick, ME covers 46.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, North Berwick Road, Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.2 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 $7.45 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 46.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Broadway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1 miles (Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from South Portland, ME to Berwick, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Sanford 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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