How far is Harpswell Center, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?

The driving distance from Harpswell Center, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
39.03 mi
00h 48m
Flight
20 mi
32.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20 mi
Kilometers
32.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.03 mi
Kilometers
62.82 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Sat, Apr 18, 9:18 PM EDT
Return by in Harpswell Center
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harpswell Center
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Sat, Apr 18, 9:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harpswell Center
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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Harpswell Center
19.3 mi
00h 24m
To South Portland Gardens
19.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Harpswell Center and South Portland Gardens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harpswell Neck Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Harpswell Neck Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Harpswell Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Harpswell Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Longfellow Avenue

    2555 ft · 1 min · Longfellow Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Columbia Avenue

    778 ft · 29 sec · Columbia Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    2041 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Weymouth Street

    1269 ft · 47 sec · Weymouth Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Stanwood Street

    1504 ft · 1 min · Stanwood Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 30 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 Harpswell Center 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
26.4 mi · 68%
Harpswell Road
4.22 mi · 11%
Harpswell Neck Road
3.65 mi · 9%
Pleasant Street
1.88 mi · 5%
Longfellow Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Spring Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 24m from Harpswell Center
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harpswell Center 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 Harpswell Center to South Portland Gardens?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Harpswell Center and 19.8 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harpswell Center and Mostly Cloudy near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harpswell Center and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 20 mi (32.18 km).

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#1 Harpswell Center

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Population5,281
Coordinates43.8017500, -69.9842100
Altitude39
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: Harpswell Neck Road (-69.984569, 43.801962)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.89
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.44 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.86 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.00 $8.28 $16.55

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 Harpswell Center and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 20:29:46.

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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.