Origin
South Portland, ME
Afternoon in South Portland on Saturday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from South Portland, ME to Readfield, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
62.7 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Readfield, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Portland, ME to Readfield, ME covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | — | — |
| Casco Bay Bridge | — | — |
| York Street | — | — |
| High Street | — | — |
| Forest Avenue | — | — |
| Allen Avenue | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Auburn Street | — | — |
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 Readfield, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
6
Continue on Forest Avenue
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
7
Take the exit slight right
200 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Avenue
9
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
262 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Avenue
10
Continue on Auburn Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
11
Continue on Gray Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
12
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
14
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Maine Turnpike
15
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
18
Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Minot Avenue
19
Turn right onto Court Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Court Street
20
Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
21
Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
22
Continue on US Route 202
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US Route 202
23
Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
24
Continue on US Route 202
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
25
Continue on US 202
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 202
26
Turn slight right onto Route 133
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 133
27
Continue on Lake Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lake Street
28
Continue on Route 133
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 133
29
Continue on Readfield Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Readfield Road
30
Continue on Winthrop Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Winthrop Road
31
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from South Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.09 one way
$20.19 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
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
$10
Tolls
$7
Total
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Readfield, ME
Afternoon in Readfield on Saturday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
31 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 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
62.7 mi in 1h 23m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Broadway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Readfield, ME is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Readfield, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 62.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $7.00 in tolls one way, starting with Bay Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Portland, ME to Readfield, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Readfield, ME before heading back.
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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