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

The driving distance from Chesterville, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
85.53 mi
01h 38m
Flight
64.04 mi
103.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.04 mi
Kilometers
103.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.53 mi
Kilometers
137.64 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Tue, May 5, 3:12 PM EDT
Return by in Chesterville
Tue, May 5, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterville
2026-05-05T13:34
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Tue, May 5, 3:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterville
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
Lewiston
ME

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

From Chesterville
40 mi
00h 49m
To South Portland Gardens
45.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zions Hill Road

    25 m · 8 sec · Zions Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dutch Gap Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Dutch Gap Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Valley Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Zions Hill Road

    41 m · 13 sec · Zions Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wilton Road

    1698 ft · 34 sec · Wilton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Chesterville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 156

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156

  8. 8

    Continue on Wilton Road

    2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Chesterville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Franklin Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1646 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Church Street

    847 ft · 17 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    155 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass

    2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    20.5 mi · 23 min · Maine Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Jetport

    1946 ft · 59 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Skyway Drive

    2156 ft · 1 min · Skyway Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Johnson Road

    885 ft · 15 sec · Johnson Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1170 ft · 45 sec · Western Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Westbrook Street

    833 ft · 23 sec · Westbrook Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterville 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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
28.2 mi · 33%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 15%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 11%
Franklin Road
7.16 mi · 8%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 6%
Center Street
2.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

20.5 mi · 00h 23m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
00h 49m from Chesterville
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chesterville and Mostly 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 Chesterville to South Portland Gardens?

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Chesterville and 45.5 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chesterville and Mostly Sunny near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

31 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

38 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

44 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterville and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 64.04 mi (103.07 km).

Chesterville

#1 Chesterville

City in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,348
Coordinates44.5511700, -70.0861700
Altitude116
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: Zions Hill Road (-70.086156, 44.551187)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.91
Round trip
$23.83
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.91 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $4.86 $14.67 $29.34
Diesel $6.00 $18.11 $36.22

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterville and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 13:34:31.

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.