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

The driving distance from Cornish, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
30.57 mi
00h 46m
Flight
26.83 mi
43.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.83 mi
Kilometers
43.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.57 mi
Kilometers
49.2 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Mon, May 4, 10:36 PM EDT
Return by in Cornish
Mon, May 4, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cornish
2026-05-04T21:49
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Mon, May 4, 10:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cornish
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
Standish
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Cornish
16 mi
00h 23m
To South Portland Gardens
14.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Ossipee Trail

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail West

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail East

    51 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail East

    975 ft · 16 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  10. 10

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stroudwater Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Westbrook Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Congress Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Congress Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Johnson Road

    2506 ft · 46 sec · Johnson Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1170 ft · 45 sec · Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Westbrook Street

    833 ft · 23 sec · Westbrook Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cornish 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail West
9.93 mi · 32%
Ossipee Trail
8.18 mi · 27%
Main Street
5.43 mi · 18%
Stroudwater Street
1.73 mi · 6%
Westbrook Street
1.41 mi · 5%
Western Avenue
1.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail West

Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

9.91 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standish
00h 23m from Cornish
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cornish 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 Cornish to South Portland Gardens?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Cornish and 14.6 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Standish

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

28 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Freeport

38 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cornish and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 26.83 mi (43.18 km).

Cornish

#1 Cornish

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,447
Coordinates43.8048000, -70.8011700
Altitude107
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: Main Street (-70.801091, 43.804999)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.81 $9.63
Premium $4.86 $5.25 $10.49
Diesel $6.00 $6.48 $12.95

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 Cornish and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 21:49:51.

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.