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

The driving distance from Fayette, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
71.91 mi
01h 18m
Flight
55.01 mi
88.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.01 mi
Kilometers
88.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.91 mi
Kilometers
115.72 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Thu, Apr 30, 10:46 PM EDT
Return by in Fayette
Fri, May 1, 12:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-04-30T21:28
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Thu, Apr 30, 10:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
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
Auburn
ME

City in Maine, USA

From Fayette
33.2 mi
00h 39m
To South Portland Gardens
38.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    589 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 17

    3132 ft · 1 min · State Route 17

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Winthrop Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Readfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Route 133

    1.4 km · 1 min · Route 133

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 133

    2717 ft · 46 sec · Route 133

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US 202

    6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202

  10. 10

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  12. 12

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    20.5 mi · 23 min · Maine Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Jetport

    1946 ft · 59 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Skyway Drive

    2156 ft · 1 min · Skyway Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Johnson Road

    885 ft · 15 sec · Johnson Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1170 ft · 45 sec · Western Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Westbrook Street

    833 ft · 23 sec · Westbrook Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
28.2 mi · 39%
Main Street
8.17 mi · 11%
US 202
6.58 mi · 9%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 9%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 7%
Winthrop Road
3.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

20.5 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 39m from Fayette
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Fayette and Light Rain near South Portland Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Fayette and 38.6 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Fayette and Light Rain near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

39 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

45 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 55.01 mi (88.53 km).

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#1 Fayette

Town in Maine

Population1,172
Coordinates44.4089600, -70.0336700
Altitude103
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 (-70.033604, 44.408858)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.6 L · about $10.02
Round trip
$20.04
5.08 gal · 19.2 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.02 $20.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.32 $22.64
Premium $4.86 $12.34 $24.68
Diesel $6.00 $15.23 $30.46

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 21:28:06.

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.