How far is Dedham, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?
The driving distance from Dedham, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 144 miles (231.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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 Kennebec County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dedham and South Portland Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dedham and South Portland Gardens.
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Start on South Road
662 ft · 36 sec · South Road
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Turn left onto Lower Dedham Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lower Dedham Road
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Turn left onto Main Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Main Road
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Continue on Wilson Street
2662 ft · 51 sec · Wilson Street
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Take the exit straight
2149 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
45 m · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport
1530 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
79 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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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 Dedham 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 95 South
Merge slight left
79 mi · 01h 26m
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 Dedham 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 Dedham to South Portland Gardens?
The road trip is about 144 miles (231.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Dedham and 71.8 miles from South Portland Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.04 one way or $40.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dedham and Mostly Sunny near South Portland Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dedham and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 109.57 mi (176.33 km).
#1 Dedham
Town in Maine
| Population | 1,666 |
| Coordinates | 44.6917400, -68.6619800 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.04 | $40.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.68 | $49.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $30.46 | $60.93 |
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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