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

The driving distance from Jefferson, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
70.88 mi
01h 20m
Flight
58.16 mi
93.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.16 mi
Kilometers
93.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.88 mi
Kilometers
114.07 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Wed, May 6, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Thu, May 7, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-05-06T22:04
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Wed, May 6, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Jefferson
36.3 mi
00h 40m
To South Portland Gardens
34.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
48°F
Tonight

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Village Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Village Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Waldoboro Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Waldoboro Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Augusta Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockland Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    46.4 mi · 54 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9: Jetport

    1039 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 9: Jetport

    149 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    765 ft · 22 sec · Westbrook Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Avenue
51.6 mi · 73%
Augusta Road
6.15 mi · 9%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 6%
Togus Road
3.75 mi · 5%
Windsor Street
1.72 mi · 2%
Rockland Road
1.33 mi · 2%
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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 40m from Jefferson
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Jefferson and Light Rain then 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 Jefferson to South Portland Gardens?

The road trip is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Jefferson and 34.6 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Jefferson and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 58.16 mi (93.6 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,470
Coordinates44.2067400, -69.4525400
Altitude23
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: Washington Road (-69.452785, 44.206787)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.47 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.72
5 gal · 18.94 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.86 $19.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.14 $22.29
Premium $4.86 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $6.00 $14.99 $29.99

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 22:04:17.

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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.