How far is Falmouth Foreside, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?

The driving distance from Falmouth Foreside, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.03 mi
00h 15m
Flight
8.53 mi
13.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.53 mi
Kilometers
13.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.03 mi
Kilometers
16.14 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Falmouth Foreside
Sat, Apr 18, 10:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth Foreside
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth Foreside
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Portland
ME

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

From Falmouth Foreside
5 mi
00h 08m
To South Portland Gardens
5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Foreside Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Foreside Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  3. 3

    Continue on Martin Point Bridge

    1308 ft · 22 sec · Martin Point Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Veranda Street

    2370 ft · 48 sec · Veranda Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9: Jetport

    1039 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 9: Jetport

    149 m · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    765 ft · 22 sec · Westbrook Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth Foreside 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veranda Street
5.34 mi · 53%
Foreside Road
2.38 mi · 24%
Route 1
1.21 mi · 12%
ME 9
0.29 mi · 3%
Westbrook Street
0.28 mi · 3%
Martin Point Bridge
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veranda Street

Take the ramp left

4.89 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 08m from Falmouth Foreside
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Falmouth Foreside and Mostly Cloudy near South Portland Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Falmouth Foreside to South Portland Gardens?

The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Falmouth Foreside and 5 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Falmouth Foreside and Mostly Cloudy near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

3 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

23 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

25 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth Foreside and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 8.53 mi (13.72 km).

Falmouth Foreside

#1 Falmouth Foreside

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

Population1,511
Coordinates43.7348000, -70.2078300
Altitude32
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: Foreside Road (-70.207904, 43.734852)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.38
Round trip
$2.76
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.38 $2.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.56 $3.12
Premium $4.86 $1.70 $3.40
Diesel $6.00 $2.10 $4.20

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 Falmouth Foreside and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 22:13:53.

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.