How far is East Millinocket, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?

The driving distance from East Millinocket, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
195.34 mi
02h 59m
Flight
161.87 mi
260.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.87 mi
Kilometers
260.5 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.34 mi
Kilometers
314.37 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in East Millinocket
Sun, Apr 19, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Millinocket
2026-04-19T06:19
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Millinocket
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
Pittsfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From East Millinocket
97.6 mi
01h 29m
To South Portland Gardens
97.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    65 m · 12 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    799 ft · 42 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Main Street

    1022 ft · 35 sec · Old Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 11

    1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Main Street

    1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Medway Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Medway Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    140.9 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  9. 9

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

    50.2 mi · 58 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9: Jetport

    1039 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 9: Jetport

    149 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    765 ft · 22 sec · Westbrook Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Millinocket and South Portland Gardens.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medway Road
143 mi · 73%
I 295 South
50.2 mi · 26%
Old Main Street
0.48 mi
ME 9
0.29 mi
Westbrook Street
0.28 mi
State Route 11
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Medway Road

Merge slight left

141 mi · 02h 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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
161.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
01h 29m from East Millinocket
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving East Millinocket and Rain Showers Likely near South Portland Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from East Millinocket and 97.8 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.18 one way or $54.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around East Millinocket and Rain Showers Likely near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

45 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

52 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Millinocket and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 161.87 mi (260.5 km).

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#1 East Millinocket

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,621
Coordinates45.6275500, -68.5744800
Altitude112
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: Church Street (-68.574454, 45.627598)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.09 L · about $27.18
Round trip
$54.36
13.78 gal · 52.18 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $27.18 $54.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $30.71 $61.42
Premium $4.86 $33.47 $66.94
Diesel $6.00 $41.32 $82.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Millinocket and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 06:19:44.

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.