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

The driving distance from Hodgdon, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 254 miles (408.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.02 mi
03h 54m
Flight
205.47 mi
330.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.47 mi
Kilometers
330.68 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.02 mi
Kilometers
408.81 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Tue, May 5, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Hodgdon
Tue, May 5, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hodgdon
2026-05-05T00:24
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Tue, May 5, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hodgdon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hampden
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Hodgdon
128 mi
01h 57m
To South Portland Gardens
126 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hodgdon Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Tuesday
Using Mars Hill as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 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 Hodgdon and South Portland Gardens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hodgdon Mills Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hodgdon Mills Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Calais Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Calais Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Court Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Military Street

    111 m · 9 sec · Military Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kendall Street

    616 ft · 13 sec · Kendall Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 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 Hodgdon 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
199 mi · 78%
I 295 South
50.2 mi · 20%
Calais Road
2.48 mi · 1%
Court Street
1.99 mi · 1%
Hodgdon Mills Road
0.94 mi
ME 9
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
205.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampden
01h 57m from Hodgdon
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hodgdon 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 Hodgdon to South Portland Gardens?

The road trip is about 254 miles (408.8 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hampden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128 miles from Hodgdon and 126 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.35 one way or $70.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hodgdon and Mostly Sunny near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Hampden

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

8 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

22 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

32 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

39 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hodgdon and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 205.47 mi (330.68 km).

Hodgdon

#1 Hodgdon

City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,267
Coordinates46.0539400, -67.8666800
Altitude130
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: Hodgdon Mills Road (-67.866693, 46.05406)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.96 gal
33.93 L · about $35.35
Round trip
$70.69
17.92 gal · 67.86 L
Estimated CO2
79.6 kg one way
Round trip: 159.3 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $35.35 $70.69
Mid-grade $4.46 $39.93 $79.87
Premium $4.86 $43.53 $87.06
Diesel $6.00 $53.73 $107.47

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 Hodgdon and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 00:24:00.

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.