Origin
Whitefield, ME
Afternoon in Whitefield on Saturday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitefield, 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 27m
Distance
61.9 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitefield, ME
the cinematic
South Portland, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Whitefield, ME to South Portland, ME covers 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, East Pittston Road, Brunswick Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.7 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 42.7 mi | 48m |
| East Pittston Road | 5.5 mi | 13m |
| Brunswick Avenue | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Pittston Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Water Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Casco Bay Bridge | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 42.7 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefield, ME and South Portland, ME.
1
Start on ME 194
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pittston Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 194
5.5 mi
·
13 min
·
East Pittston Road
3
Turn right onto ME 27
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
4
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on US 201
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Brunswick Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
7
Merge onto I 295
43 mi
·
48 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 1A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1A
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Marginal Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marginal Way
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
11
Continue on ME 77
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Casco Bay Bridge
12
Continue on ME 77
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
13
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Street
14
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
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 miles from Whitefield, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 9.5 and 61.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
US 1A
Take the exit onto US 1A toward US 1A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
5
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Marginal Way
Turn right onto Marginal Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
Pine Street
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.96 one way
$19.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.96 | $21.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.85 | $23.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
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
$10
Tolls
$7
Total
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 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 | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
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
South Portland, ME
Afternoon in South Portland on Saturday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
52°F
Freeport, 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 27m 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?
61.9 mi in 1h 27m, mostly highway — 42.7 mi of that is on I 295.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.7 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and East Pittston Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in near ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street.
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 61.9 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 9.5 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.9 miles (US 1A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.7 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.9 miles (US 1A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Portland, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From South Portland, ME
More from Whitefield, ME
More trips to South Portland, ME
Explore more options from Whitefield, ME or browse trips ending in South Portland, ME.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse ME road trips.