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

The driving distance from Camden, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.71 mi
01h 40m
Flight
73.68 mi
118.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.68 mi
Kilometers
118.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.71 mi
Kilometers
136.33 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Tue, Apr 28, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Camden
Tue, Apr 28, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-27T23:41
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Tue, Apr 28, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Woolwich
ME

Town of the United States

From Camden
42.3 mi
00h 50m
To South Portland Gardens
42.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
55°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bay View Street

    7 m · 6 sec · Bay View Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farwell Drive

    1745 ft · 27 sec · Farwell Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Camden Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Camden Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9: Jetport

    1039 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 9: Jetport

    149 m · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    765 ft · 22 sec · Westbrook Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
26.4 mi · 31%
Route 1
19 mi · 22%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 11%
Atlantic Highway
9.13 mi · 11%
Camden Road
6.34 mi · 7%
West Street
4.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woolwich
00h 50m from Camden
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Camden and Sunny near South Portland Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Woolwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Camden and 42.4 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Camden and Sunny near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Woolwich

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woolwich, 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 Woolwich.

BUS

Bath, Maine

2 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

11 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

12 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

25 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 73.68 mi (118.57 km).

Camden

#1 Camden

Town in Maine, United States

Population4,806
Coordinates44.2098000, -69.0647600
Altitude8
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: Bay View Street (-69.06479, 44.209763)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.32 L · about $11.80
Round trip
$23.59
5.98 gal · 22.64 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.80 $23.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.33 $26.65
Premium $4.86 $14.53 $29.05
Diesel $6.00 $17.93 $35.86

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 23:41:13.

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.