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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.02 mi
02h 19m
Flight
109.57 mi
176.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.57 mi
Kilometers
176.33 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.02 mi
Kilometers
231.78 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Mon, May 4, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Dedham
Mon, May 4, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dedham
2026-05-04T19:14
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Mon, May 4, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dedham
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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Dedham
72.2 mi
01h 09m
To South Portland Gardens
71.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 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 Dedham and South Portland Gardens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Road

    662 ft · 36 sec · South Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lower Dedham Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lower Dedham Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Main Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilson Street

    2662 ft · 51 sec · Wilson Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    2149 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    45 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport

    1530 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    79 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.2 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9: Jetport

    1039 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 9: Jetport

    149 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    765 ft · 22 sec · Westbrook Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
79.3 mi · 55%
I 295 South
50.2 mi · 35%
Wilson Street
5.75 mi · 4%
Main Road
4.83 mi · 3%
Lower Dedham Road
3.53 mi · 2%
ME 9
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 09m from Dedham
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

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).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dedham

Town in Maine

Population1,666
Coordinates44.6917400, -68.6619800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 South Portland Gardens

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Population23,893
Coordinates43.6389700, -70.3153300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: South Road (-68.661717, 44.692339)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.24 L · about $20.04
Round trip
$40.08
10.16 gal · 38.48 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Dedham and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 19:14:09.

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.