How far is Jonesport, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?
The driving distance from Jonesport, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 215.6 miles (347 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesport and South Portland Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesport and South Portland Gardens.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Indian River Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Indian River Road
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Continue on State Route 187
1417 ft · 28 sec · State Route 187
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Continue on Indian River Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Indian River Road
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Continue on State Route 187
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 187
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 1
5.1 mi · 8 min · Route 1
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2696 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Kennedy Highway
1084 ft · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway
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Continue on US Highway 1A
3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 1A
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Continue on Kennedy Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway
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Continue on Bridge Street
1721 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 1
27.7 mi · 41 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Downeast Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Downeast Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Downeast Highway
140 m · 11 sec · Downeast Highway
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Continue on High Street
1268 ft · 36 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
85 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road
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Continue on Acadia Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Route 1
1.6 km · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
41 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 1
682 ft · 17 sec · Route 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
13.4 mi · 16 min · Route 1
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Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue
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Continue on Route 1
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1
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Take the exit slight right
1414 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
114 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East
3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East
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Continue on Acadia Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road
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Continue on Belfast Road
1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road
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Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue
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Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street
2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle
49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle
122 m · 7 sec · State Street
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Exit the rotary onto State Street
1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street
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Turn straight onto Armory Street
915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
1829 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9: Jetport
1039 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ME 9: Jetport
149 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbrook Street
765 ft · 22 sec · Westbrook Street
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbrook Street
740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street
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Turn left onto Devereaux Circle
1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesport and South Portland Gardens.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.2 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Jonesport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Jonesport to South Portland Gardens?
The road trip is about 215.6 miles (347 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Morrill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Jonesport and 116.5 miles from South Portland Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.3 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 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Jonesport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near South Portland Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Morrill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesport and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 148.3 mi (238.67 km).
#1 Jonesport
City in Washington County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,332 |
| Coordinates | 44.5328600, -67.5983300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Portland Gardens
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 23,893 |
| Coordinates | 43.6389700, -70.3153300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $33.92 | $67.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $36.97 | $73.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $45.64 | $91.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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