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

The driving distance from Hope, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
90.58 mi
01h 43m
Flight
71.97 mi
115.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.97 mi
Kilometers
115.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.58 mi
Kilometers
145.78 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Sat, May 23, 3:55 PM EDT
Return by in Hope
Sat, May 23, 5:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hope
2026-05-23T14:11
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Sat, May 23, 3:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hope
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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Hope
45.4 mi
00h 51m
To South Portland Gardens
45.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Camden Road

    53 m · 7 sec · Camden Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hatchet Mountain Road

    4.8 mi · 12 min · Hatchet Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Buzzell Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Buzzell Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Heald Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Heald Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockland Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rockland Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    46.4 mi · 54 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9: Jetport

    1039 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 9: Jetport

    149 m · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    765 ft · 22 sec · Westbrook Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hope 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Avenue
51.6 mi · 57%
Rockland Road
8.42 mi · 9%
Heald Highway
6.46 mi · 7%
Augusta Road
5.03 mi · 6%
Hatchet Mountain Road
4.79 mi · 5%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Avenue

Merge slight left

46.4 mi · 00h 54m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 51m from Hope
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hope and Chance Rain Showers near South Portland Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Hope and 45.2 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.62 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hope and Chance Rain Showers near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hope and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 71.97 mi (115.83 km).

Hope

#1 Hope

Town in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population1,698
Coordinates44.2650800, -69.1589300
Altitude108
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: Camden Road (-69.158776, 44.265134)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.1 L · about $12.62
Round trip
$25.25
6.4 gal · 24.2 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.62 $25.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.26 $28.52
Premium $4.86 $15.55 $31.09
Diesel $6.00 $19.19 $38.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hope and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 14:11:55.

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.