How far is Belfast, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?
The driving distance from Belfast, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belfast and South Portland Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfast and South Portland Gardens.
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Start on High Street
34 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1810 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Belmont Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · Belmont Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East
3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East
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Continue on Acadia Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road
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Continue on Belfast Road
1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road
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Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue
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Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street
2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle
49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle
122 m · 7 sec · State Street
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Exit the rotary onto State Street
1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street
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Turn straight onto Armory Street
915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
1829 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9: Jetport
1039 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ME 9: Jetport
149 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbrook Street
765 ft · 22 sec · Westbrook Street
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbrook Street
740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street
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Turn left onto Devereaux Circle
1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belfast and South Portland Gardens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.2 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Belfast and Mostly Clear near South Portland Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belfast to South Portland Gardens?
The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Belfast and 54.7 miles from South Portland Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Belfast and Mostly Clear near South Portland Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Farmingdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmingdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belfast and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 84.76 mi (136.4 km).
#1 Belfast
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 6,708 |
| Coordinates | 44.4259100, -69.0064200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Portland Gardens
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 23,893 |
| Coordinates | 43.6389700, -70.3153300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $14.91 | $29.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.85 | $33.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.36 | $36.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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