Origin
York Beach, ME
Night in York Beach on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York Beach, ME to South Portland, ME
Drive Time
59m
Distance
47.4 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York Beach, ME
Sarah O'Shea
South Portland, ME
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from York Beach, ME to South Portland, ME covers 47.4 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Broadway, US Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.4 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.59 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
23.7 miles from York Beach, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 47.4 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Broadway. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.4 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 36.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Broadway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Railroad Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 47.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Spur Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Railroad Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Ridge Road
Turn right onto Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Spur Road
Turn right onto Spur Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
8
40.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from York Beach, ME to South Portland, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
Portland
40.9 mi in
|
~48m
|
via I 295
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 36.4 mi | 39m |
| Broadway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| US Route 1 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| I 295 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Samantha Smith Way | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Short Sands Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Spur Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 36.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York Beach, ME and South Portland, ME.
1
Start on US 1A
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Long Beach Avenue
2
Continue on US 1A
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ocean Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Turn right onto Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ridge Road
5
Turn right onto Short Sands Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Short Sands Road
6
Turn left onto US 1
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 1
7
Turn right onto Spur Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Spur Road
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
36 mi
·
39 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 1
Toward South Portland
12
Merge onto Samantha Smith Way
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Samantha Smith Way
13
Turn left onto US 1; ME 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn slight right onto Broadway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on ME 77
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
16
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Street
17
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
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 23.7 miles from York Beach, ME, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.4 miles.
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 47.4 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.7 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving York Beach, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 York Beach, ME
This is one driving day of about 47.4 miles and 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from York Beach, 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.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 36.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from York Beach, ME · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 47.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from York Beach, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Portland, ME
The final approach into South Portland, 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 South Portland, 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
$7.59 one way
$15.18 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $8.32 | $16.63 |
| premium | $4.83 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.18
Maine Turnpike
(36.4 mi)
$2.18
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
$8
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
South Portland, ME
Night in South Portland on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Along the Route
52°F
Lawrence, MA
24 mi in
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
59m 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 York Beach, ME to South Portland, ME covers 47.4 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Broadway, US Route 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 miles from York Beach, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.59 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 47.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Spur Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from York Beach, ME to South Portland, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
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