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

The driving distance from Freeport, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
21.54 mi
00h 24m
Flight
18.42 mi
29.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.42 mi
Kilometers
29.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.66 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Tue, May 5, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Freeport
Tue, May 5, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeport
2026-05-05T00:47
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Tue, May 5, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Freeport
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
Falmouth Foreside
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Freeport
10.3 mi
00h 12m
To South Portland Gardens
11.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lower Main Street

    791 ft · 20 sec · Lower Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Desert Road

    1113 ft · 29 sec · Desert Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 295 South: Portland

    1798 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 22 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 Freeport 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
18.3 mi · 85%
Main Street
1.12 mi · 5%
ME 9
0.29 mi · 1%
Westbrook Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Devereaux Circle
0.22 mi · 1%
Desert Road
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

17.9 mi · 00h 22m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth Foreside
00h 12m from Freeport
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Freeport 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 Freeport to South Portland Gardens?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Falmouth Foreside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Freeport and 11.2 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Freeport and Mostly Sunny near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth Foreside

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

16 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 18.42 mi (29.64 km).

Freeport

#1 Freeport

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,633
Coordinates43.8570200, -70.1031100
Altitude50
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 (-70.103114, 43.857024)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.00
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.00 $6.00
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.39 $6.77
Premium $4.86 $3.69 $7.38
Diesel $6.00 $4.56 $9.12

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Freeport and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 00:47:00.

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.