Origin
South Portland, ME
Afternoon in South Portland on Saturday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from South Portland, ME to Hallowell, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Hallowell, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Portland, ME to Hallowell, ME covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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 $9.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m 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 9m drive with frequent turns across 56.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Portland, ME to Hallowell, ME is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Hallowell, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | — | — |
| Casco Bay Bridge | — | — |
| York Street | — | — |
| High Street | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
| ME 9 | — | — |
| Lewiston Road | — | — |
| Cobbossee Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland, ME and Hallowell, ME.
1
Start on Pine Street
59 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn sharp left onto Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
3
Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Casco Bay Bridge
4
Turn straight onto York Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
York Street
5
Turn left onto High Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
6
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
7
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
51 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
9
Turn right onto Lewiston Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewiston Road
10
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cobbossee Avenue
11
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Lewiston Road
12
Continue on Central Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Central Street
13
Turn straight onto Water Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
14
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bridge Street
15
Turn left onto Maine Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Avenue
16
Continue on Water Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
17
Turn left onto Central Street
190 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from South Portland, ME · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from South Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hallowell, ME
The final approach into Hallowell, 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
$9.11 one way
$18.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$7
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Hallowell, ME
Afternoon in Hallowell on Saturday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Freeport, ME
28 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 9m 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 Hallowell, ME covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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 28.3 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 $9.11 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 Hallowell, ME is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Hallowell, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Portland, ME to Hallowell, 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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