How far is Arundel, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?

The driving distance from Arundel, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.71 mi
00h 30m
Flight
19.5 mi
31.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.5 mi
Kilometers
31.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.71 mi
Kilometers
38.16 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Arundel
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arundel
2026-04-19T01:19
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arundel
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saco
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Arundel
11.9 mi
00h 15m
To South Portland Gardens
11.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Arundel Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Sunday
Using Kennebunk as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arundel and South Portland Gardens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arundel and South Portland Gardens.

  1. 1

    Start on Log Cabin Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Log Cabin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Portland Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Portland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Precourt Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Precourt Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    687 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward South Portland

    1988 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way

    110 m · 6 sec · Samantha Smith Way

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward South Portland

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    114 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Westbrook Street

    1514 ft · 51 sec · Westbrook Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arundel and South Portland Gardens.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi · 51%
Log Cabin Road
3.54 mi · 15%
Portland Road
2.68 mi · 11%
Downtown Portland
1.09 mi · 5%
Precourt Street
0.97 mi · 4%
West Broadway
0.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

12.2 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 15m from Arundel
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Arundel and Rain Showers Likely near South Portland Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arundel to South Portland Gardens?

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Arundel and 11.9 miles from South Portland Gardens.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Arundel and Rain Showers Likely near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Saco

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saco, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saco.

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arundel and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 19.5 mi (31.38 km).

Arundel

#1 Arundel

Town in York County, Maine, United States

Population4,457
Coordinates43.3825900, -70.4778300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Portland Gardens

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Population23,893
Coordinates43.6389700, -70.3153300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Log Cabin Road (-70.477723, 43.382619)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.17 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.63
1.68 gal · 6.34 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.31 $6.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.74 $7.49
Premium $4.86 $4.08 $8.16
Diesel $6.00 $5.04 $10.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arundel and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 01:19:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.