How far is Bristol, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?
The driving distance from Bristol, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and South Portland Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and South Portland Gardens.
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Start on Bristol Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Bristol Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2175 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2729 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Route 1
6.4 mi · 9 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bath Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Leeman Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Keep slight right
2443 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 30 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 Bristol 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
Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 00h 30m
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 Bristol 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 Bristol to South Portland Gardens?
The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Bristol and 30.9 miles from South Portland Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Clear near South Portland Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Brunswick
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 Brunswick.
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Freeport
Wiscasset, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 45.83 mi (73.76 km).
#1 Bristol
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,796 |
| Coordinates | 43.9575800, -69.5092100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.07 | $26.15 |
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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